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Outbreak

6.619952h 9mMMovieActionDramaScience Fiction

A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.

DirectorWolfgang Petersen
WritersLaurence Dworet·Robert Roy Pool
ProducersArnold Kopelson·Wolfgang Petersen

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Sam Daniels
Rene Russo
Rene Russo
Robby Keough
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
General Billy Ford
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Casey Schuler
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Major Salt
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
General Donald McClintock
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Jimbo Scott
Zakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae
Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
Malick Bowens
Malick Bowens
Dr. Raswani
Susan Lee Hoffman
Susan Lee Hoffman
Dr. Lisa Aronson
Benito Martinez
Benito Martinez
Dr. Julio Ruiz
Bruce Jarchow
Bruce Jarchow
Dr. Mascelli

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Outbreak — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Outbreak?

Outbreak is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Outbreak on Netflix?

Yes — Outbreak is available on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is Outbreak on Amazon Prime Video?

Outbreak isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Outbreak for free?

Outbreak is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.