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28 Days Later

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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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Critics Consensus

Kinetically directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Days Later is both a terrifying zombie movie and a sharp political allegory.

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Mark Kermode Sight & Sound Nov 4
Despite being co-produced by 20th Century Fox, this remains at heart a piece of punk-rock movie-making – quintessentially British, sneeringly aggressive, appetisingly meaty. Go to Full Review Joshua Rothkopf In These Times 03/16/2020
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. Go to Full Review Cecilia Sayad Film Comment Magazine 03/22/2018
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. Go to Full Review David Day Horror Movie Talk Sep 23
10/10
The movie is dark, depraved, and hopeless, but manages to throw a little bit of family feeling in the somewhat slow second act that helps to redeem the pacing. Overall, it’s great at what it does, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today Aug 29
In our current post-Covid gallop towards fascism, its particular misanthropy takes on a new resonance which makes a rewatch worthwhile, if not exactly necessary. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast 06/24/2025
4/5
Frenetic and captivating, Danny Boyle's influential horror film has much more on its mind than its infected. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kia B 05/22/2025 A daring piece of modern grindhouse horror. Loved it. See more Chan 05/22/2025 honestly seeing it in theaters made me love it more great movie See more Marcus 05/22/2025 clearly very cheaply don't, but great story and fun to watch it in the theater tonight See more Matt 05/22/2025 Oppenheimer guy. Rage virus. Interesting camera choice. The special sneak peek of 28 Years Later at the very end was well worth the wait. First time watch for me for both. The Walking Dead of its time. See more Reymund S 05/22/2025 Ive been waiting to see this for 14 years, & it was worth the wait for this special night! See more Andrew 05/22/2025 AMAZING!!! CANT WAIT FOR 28 YEARS LATER!!! See more Read all reviews
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Danny Boyle

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Cillian Murphy

Jim

Noah Huntley

Mark

Naomie Harris

Selena

Brendan Gleeson

Frank

Megan Burns

Hannah

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28 Days Later

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

Movie Info

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
Film Council, DNA Pictures International, Fox Searchlight
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
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)