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28 Days Later

Play trailer 2:07 Poster for 28 Days Later R Released Jun 27, 2003 1h 53m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A group of misguided animal rights activists free a caged chimp infected with the "Rage" virus from a medical research lab. When London bike courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a coma a month after, he finds his city all but deserted. On the run from the zombie-like victims of the Rage, Jim stumbles upon a group of survivors, including Selena (Naomie Harris) and cab driver Frank (Brendan Gleeson), and joins them on a perilous journey to what he hopes will be safety.
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Kinetically directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Days Later is both a terrifying zombie movie and a sharp political allegory.

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Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Twenty-eight Days Later is a zombie flick, which makes it my kind of movie-dare I say, our kind of movie. No cinema zombie ever shambles into view without its agenda. Mar 16, 2020 Full Review Cecilia Sayad Film Comment Magazine The possibility of renewal suggested by the survivors' attempts to start over certainly points toward hope. However, the circularity of the movie's plot is most likely to inspire dismay. Mar 22, 2018 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine The best purely British horror/science-fiction film in decades. And the first great apocalypse movie of the new millennium. Rated: 4/5 Sep 30, 2014 Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof 28 Days Later is one of the most influential horror films of the 21st century. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 May 6, 2024 Full Review Michelle Kisner The Movie Sleuth Many films since have used ideas from 28 Days Later, and it has entered the collective consciousness as one of the great horror classics of the early '00s. Mar 11, 2024 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Manages to both pay respects to the zombie genre while entirely upending everything you expected from such outings, managing to be frightening throughout its run time, thanks in large part to the core cast. Rated: 5/5 Sep 22, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett B Not as good as you remember it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Lloyd S Terribly shot. The camera was shaking to much and couldn't see anything. Crappy overrated movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Dylan S This is by far my all time favourite zombie flick. The camera quality leaves some to be desired, but the way it's shot and some of the camera angles is so unique and the tone of helplessness/ dismay is beautifully translated on to screen. Cillian Murphy's performance is great and I do think this is a must watch for any fan of the zombie/ horror genre. Love this film Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Audience Member There is no way this movie's rating is this high. It has to be one of the most poorly written movies ever. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Ryan L Perfectly done enjoyed every minute from start to finish. Not a wasted moment Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Audience Member I first watched this movie over 2 years ago and didn’t like it that much then, especially as the film progressed. However, I gave it a second chance and it’s actually quite good now in my opinion! I’m happy I gave it another shot since I knew I was missing something. The cinematography feels very old-fashioned which gives it a gritty and authentic feeling and the soundtrack/score is good too! It had good, scary moments as well as tense scenes that kept you focused, even beautiful and wholesome moments! The zombies actually felt threatening in this film and looked pretty cool! While I was still bothered slightly by some of the quick camera cuts and the story getting a bit side-tracked with the main characters trying to escape the infantry-men at the base camp, I was still mostly entertained. This is actually one of the better horror movies I’ve seen now! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jim

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Naomie Harris

Selena

Brendan Gleeson

Frank

Megan Burns

Hannah

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Left to right: Military advisor Henry Camilleri, director Danny Boyle, and camera assistant Simon Tindal. Left to right: Selena (Naomie Harris), Hannah (Megan Burns), Jim (Cillian Murphy), and Frank (Brendan Gleeson) watch a group of horses gallop over the field. Mailer (Marvin Campbell) jerks forward towards Jim and Henry Jim (Cillian Murphy) hides in the tangle of bodies at the execution site. Director Danny Boyle talks to Naomie Harris and Megan Burns on the set of 28 DAYS LATER. Production still from the film 28 DAYS LATER. Mailer (Marvin Campbell) escapes into the kitchen. Henry (Christopher Eccleston. Jim (Cillian Murphy) kills Private Jones (Leo Bill). Selena (Naomie Harris) and Jim (Cillian Murphy) look down the stairwell towards the noise. View more photos

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Synopsis A group of misguided animal rights activists free a caged chimp infected with the "Rage" virus from a medical research lab. When London bike courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a coma a month after, he finds his city all but deserted. On the run from the zombie-like victims of the Rage, Jim stumbles upon a group of survivors, including Selena (Naomie Harris) and cab driver Frank (Brendan Gleeson), and joins them on a perilous journey to what he hopes will be safety.
Director
Danny Boyle
Producer
Andrew Macdonald
Screenwriter
Alex Garland
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Fox Searchlight, Film Council, DNA Pictures International
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Strong Gore|Strong Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 27, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 10, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.1M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
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