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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
WritersRobert Roy Pool·Laurence Dworet
ProducersDuncan Henderson·Arnold Kopelson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

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

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Outbreak — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Outbreak?

Outbreak is streaming on HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Outbreak on Netflix?

No, Outbreak is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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 HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.