MovieNight.app

Get the MovieNight app

Add it to your home screen — faster & full screen

28 Days Later
DNA Films DNA Films
28 Days/Weeks/Years Later Collection 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later Collection

28 Days Later

The days are numbered.

2002 113 min ★ 7.3 (8,836) Released
Horror Science Fiction Thriller

Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.

Original title
28 Days Later
Language
EN
Country
GB
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$82,784,517
Reviews & Ratings 6
r96sk

r96sk

Jul 3, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

<em>'28 Days Later'</em> is ace! As someone who adores <em>'The Walking Dead'</em>, this was always going to be something to enjoy; it does play out like a TWD storyline, hitting every beat that you'd see in that show - only a good thing. How about that cast list, by the way? Cillian Murphy. Naomie Harris. Brendan Gleeson. Christopher Eccleston. All of them play their part, obviously Murphy is the main man but Harris and Gleeson are very good in their respective roles. The direction of Eccleston's character is blatant, but nevertheless entertaining. The visuals are the most impressive element away from those aforementioned, particularly the locational stuff across London; even more so when reading about how they did it behind the scenes. The effects for the dead are also done well, placed amongst a solid score.

M

Manuel São Bento

Jun 18, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

I get why 28 DAYS LATER is considered a horror classic. It revitalized the zombie genre while still delivering a thought-provoking narrative exploring human nature & societal collapse. Its use of digital video allows for an immersive atmosphere & Cillian Murphy's breakthrough performance is truly something to behold. I really, really enjoyed it! Rating: B+

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

May 22, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Despite being warned that a group of monkeys about to be released from a lab by some anti-vivisectionists are laced with disease, they let one of them out anyway and next thing it's a month later and "Jim" (Cillian Murphy) wakes up in hospital all by himself. There's not a soul to be seen, anywhere. He can't spend the entire film wandering about naked, so finds some scrubs and goes exploring - gradually gleaning information about the plague that led to the evacuation of the cities and to his current isolation. It's not as if he had anything to do with the release of this virus, but he now has to deal with it's consequences. Luckily he encounters "Selena" (Naomie Harris) and "Mark" (Noah Huntley) who save him from a marauding mob (think "Omega Man" from 1971) and their risky adventures begin trying to find what's left of humanity and hopefully safety. A wind-up radio broadcast gives them some hope, and off they travel with newfound friends "Frank" (Brendan Gleeson) and his daughter "Hannah" (Megan Burns) in their black taxi (so of course, it takes a circuitous route) to Manchester. Their arrival visits tragedy on the small group but also introduces them to the last bastions of military security - under the command of "Maj. West" (Christopher Eccleston). Pretty swiftly they realise that very little of this new scenario is much safer for them and their thoughts turn to leaving...! This is quite an effective apocalyptic tale of corrupted science and morals and uses, for most of the first section of the film, dialogue sparingly allowing the eerie photography and soundtrack of a largely abandoned London to set the scene for us. Thereafter the writing isn't the best, but the benign sense of menace exuded by Eccleston and the confidence of both Harris and the young Burns work well at giving us an almost claustrophobic sense of peril, especially as we drift to a denouement that is cleverly constructed to make us think. It's bleak and threatening at times, not without the odd dark humour and in the end presents us with quite an intriguing look at humanity in many of it's less attractive, more visceral, guises. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland keep a few twists for the tale at the end, too, and Murphy holds it all together in an understatedly potent fashion.

Ricardo Oliveira

Ricardo Oliveira

Mar 10, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

"28 Days Later" is a British horror movie directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris. The film tells the story of Jim (Cillian Murphy), a courier who wakes up from a coma to find London abandoned and overrun by rage-infected humans. The film's opening sequence is one of the most iconic and powerful in horror movie history. Jim wakes up in a hospital room to find the world he knew has disappeared, and the eerily deserted streets of London make for an unsettling and ominous backdrop. The film is expertly paced, with a gradual buildup of tension that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The infected humans are terrifying, fast-moving, and relentlessly violent, and the film's use of sound and lighting only heightens their impact. One of the standout features of "28 Days Later" is the excellent acting by Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris. Murphy delivers a convincing performance as Jim, a man struggling to survive in a world gone mad, while Harris shines as Selena, a tough survivor who has learned to navigate the dangers of the new world. The film's themes of survival, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit are powerful and thought-provoking. As Jim and Selena make their way through the deserted streets of London, they encounter a range of characters, each with their own story of survival and loss. The film's cinematography and visual effects are also top-notch, with haunting and memorable shots of a deserted London and intense action sequences that will leave you breathless. Overall, "28 Days Later" is a masterful horror movie that sets the bar high for the genre. The film's excellent acting, pacing, and visuals make for a truly unforgettable experience. I would rate "28 Days Later" a 8 out of 10. Written and Reviewed by RSOliveira

Repo Jack

Repo Jack

Oct 29, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

One of the best zombie movies ever made with many of the genre's "firsts:" 1. The first that begins with an actual explanation of what created the zombie plague. 2. The first to introduce a fast-moving "infected" horde, ratching up the tension significantly. 3. The first to infect people instantly (within seconds). It also has one of the best movie scores, one that rivals those from John Carpenter classics "Halloween" and "The Thing." It is striking how the music can elevate a movie or a scene. The biggest issue, which to be fair, is not something Danny Boyle and his crew could have foreseen, is that it was shot in low quality SD, making it nearly unwatchable on large screen modern HD or 4K TV's.

Gimly

Gimly

Dec 28, 2019 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

_28 Days Later_ was made on a very small budget in the early days of digital cinema, so, yes, in retrospect, it does look a little bit like it was shot on a Nokia 3310, and yes, it is heavily responsible for the bilious deluge of zombie movies we got in its wake, which we are only now finally recovering from - but it's so **good**. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

Keywords 12
aggressive baffled brutality infection london, england outbreak post-apocalyptic survival horror virus waking from coma zombie zombie apocalypse
Buy
Amazon Video Amazon Video
Apple TV Store Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies
YouTube YouTube
Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Rent
Amazon Video Amazon Video
Apple TV Store Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies
YouTube YouTube
Fandango At Home Fandango At Home
Plex Plex
Cast 29
Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Jim

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Selena

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Frank

Megan Burns

Megan Burns

Hannah

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Major Henry West

Noah Huntley

Noah Huntley

Mark

Luke Mably

Luke Mably

Private Clifton

Stuart McQuarrie

Stuart McQuarrie

Seargent Farrell

Ricci Harnett

Ricci Harnett

Corporal Mitchell

Leo Bill

Leo Bill

Private Jones

Junior Laniyan

Junior Laniyan

Private Bell

Ray Panthaki

Ray Panthaki

Private Bedford

Marvin Campbell

Marvin Campbell

Private Mailer

Christopher Dunne

Christopher Dunne

Jim's Father

Emma Hitching

Emma Hitching

Jim's Mother

Alex Palmer

Alex Palmer

Activist

Bindu De Stoppani

Bindu De Stoppani

Activist

Jukka Hiltunen

Jukka Hiltunen

Activist

David Schneider

David Schneider

Scientist

Alexander Delamere

Alexander Delamere

Mr. Bridges

Toby Sedgwick

Toby Sedgwick

Infected Priest

Adrian Christopher

Adrian Christopher

Featured Infected

Richard Dwyer

Richard Dwyer

Featured Infected

Nick Ewans

Nick Ewans

Featured Infected

Paul Kasey

Paul Kasey

Featured Infected

Sebastian Knapp

Sebastian Knapp

Featured Infected

Tristan Matthiae

Tristan Matthiae

Featured Infected

Al Stokes

Al Stokes

Featured Infected

Steen Young

Steen Young

Featured Infected

Crew 19
Mark Tildesley

Mark Tildesley

Production Design

Mark Digby

Mark Digby

Supervising Art Director

Marcel Zyskind

Marcel Zyskind

Camera Operator

Anthony Dod Mantle

Anthony Dod Mantle

Director of Photography

Marcel Zyskind

Marcel Zyskind

Steadicam Operator

Siân Grigg

Siân Grigg

Makeup Artist

Barrie Gower

Barrie Gower

Prosthetic Makeup Artist

Nick Powell

Nick Powell

Stunt Coordinator

Gary Powell

Gary Powell

Stunts

George Cottle

George Cottle

Stunts

Leonard Woodcock

Leonard Woodcock

Stunts

Rowley Irlam

Rowley Irlam

Stunts

Tom Aitken

Tom Aitken

Stunts

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Director

Andrew Macdonald

Andrew Macdonald

Producer

John Murphy

John Murphy

Original Music Composer

Glenn Freemantle

Glenn Freemantle

Sound Designer

Glenn Freemantle

Glenn Freemantle

Supervising Sound Editor

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Writer

Gallery 267
Videos 9
Similar Movies 455
US Release Dates 5

May 7, 2003

Tribeca Film Festival

Premiere

Jun 27, 2003

R Theatrical

Dec 18, 2024

R Digital

May 21, 2025

R Theatrical (Limited)

Sep 1, 2026

4K UHD

R Physical

© 2025-2026 MovieNight. All rights reserved.

The Art of Chopin

The Art of Chopin

2010

VS
Shororipu 1

Shororipu 1

2016

Sign in to vote

Battle your watched movies head-to-head

Community Top Movies

🥇 Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 · 14 wins

🥈 The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

2008 · 14 wins

🥉 Final Destination

Final Destination

2000 · 12 wins

#4 Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022 · 11 wins

#5 Joker

Joker

2019 · 11 wins

Sign in to build your own ranking
0 Points
0/0 Correct
0 Streak

Playing as a guest — sign in to save your score and rank on the leaderboard.

Movie Trivia

Guess the movie from a clue — tagline, plot, cast and more. Pick from four posters.

What movie experience do you prefer?

Movie theater — theater popcorn with Icee/soda & maybe nachos 100%
At home — relaxed on your favorite couch or chair with whatever drinks & snacks are in the kitchen 0%
2 votes

What is your favorite movie genre?

Action 0%
Adventure 0%
Animation 0%
Comedy 0%
Crime 0%
Documentary 0%
Drama 0%
Family 0%
Fantasy 0%
History 0%
Horror 100%
Music 0%
Mystery 0%
Romance 0%
Science Fiction 0%
Thriller 0%
War 0%
Western 0%
2 votes
Install MovieNight

Add MovieNight to your home screen for a fast, full-screen experience:

  1. Tap the Share button in Safari
  2. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
  3. Tap Add
MovieNight
Home Browse Trending Top 100s Keywords Streaming Weekly Picks Blog Watchlist Trivia Guess the Movie Face-Off Watch Tonight Double Feature Birthday Movies MovieNight 100 Community This Day in Movies Ever thought, what to watch? Tops In Theaters Coming Soon New Releases
The Art of Chopin

The Art of Chopin

2010

VS
Shororipu 1

Shororipu 1

2016

Sign in to vote

Battle your watched movies head-to-head

Community Top Movies

🥇 Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 · 14 wins

🥈 The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

2008 · 14 wins

🥉 Final Destination

Final Destination

2000 · 12 wins

#4 Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick

2022 · 11 wins

#5 Joker

Joker

2019 · 11 wins

Sign in to build your own ranking
0 Points
0/0 Correct
0 Streak

Playing as a guest — sign in to save your score and rank on the leaderboard.

Movie Trivia

Guess the movie from a clue — tagline, plot, cast and more. Pick from four posters.

What movie experience do you prefer?

Movie theater — theater popcorn with Icee/soda & maybe nachos 100%
At home — relaxed on your favorite couch or chair with whatever drinks & snacks are in the kitchen 0%
2 votes

What is your favorite movie genre?

Action 0%
Adventure 0%
Animation 0%
Comedy 0%
Crime 0%
Documentary 0%
Drama 0%
Family 0%
Fantasy 0%
History 0%
Horror 100%
Music 0%
Mystery 0%
Romance 0%
Science Fiction 0%
Thriller 0%
War 0%
Western 0%
2 votes

We use essential cookies to run MovieNight, plus analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense) cookies. By continuing to browse, you agree to this — or click No and we won't. See our Terms & Privacy Policy to learn more.