The Andromeda Strain

– A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtua..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 54 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
The Andromeda Strain (2008)

A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtually everyone except two survivors, who may provide clues to immunizing the population. As the military attempts to quarantine the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure and stop the spread of the alien pathogen, code-named Andromeda.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Release Date:

26 May 2008

Language:

English

Main Actors:

Benjamin Bratt, Christa Miller, Louis Ferreira, Ricky Schroder

Plot:

In "The Andromeda Strain," a U.S. military satellite crashes in a small town and unleashes a deadly plague killing all but two survivors. As the military quarantines the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure to the pathogen code-named "Andromeda," and a reporter investigates a government conspiracy only to discover what he is chasing wants him silenced.

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 15 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%