Viral Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 29, 2016

Viral

Release Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 Limited

Director: Ariel Schulman • Henry Joost

Starring: Analeigh Tipton • Sofia Black-D’Elia • Michael Kelly • Brianne Howey • Linzie Grey

R Horror 1 hr, 29 m

2.6 / 5

63% WILL SEE 37% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Teenaged sisters Emma (Sofia Black-D’Elia) and Stacey (Analeigh Tipton) live a normal life, until their small suburban neighborhood is stricken with a mysterious parasitic virus. As the disease rapidly spreads throughout the town, the two band together to barricade themselves from infection. But it may already be too late – when the virus enters their home, the sisters are faced with an impossible choice: protect each other, or survive the virus.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Viral.

A
Analeigh Tipton
... Stacey

Better Start Swimming, Crazy, Stupid, Love
S
Sofia Black-D’Elia
... Emma

Ben Hur, Project Almanac
M
Michael Kelly
... Emma's Father

The Penguin (series), Special Ops: Lioness (Series)
B
Brianne Howey
... Tara

Kinda Pregnant, Dear Santa
L
Linzie Grey
... Gracie

Crew Behind the Film

The Viral behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Ariel Schulman last directed Secret Headquarters and Project Power .

Director: Ariel Schulman
Henry Joost
Screenwriters: Christopher G. Landon
Barbara Marshall
Producer: Jason Blum

Studios: Dimension Films
Production Company: Blumhouse Productions

Production Details

What we know about the Viral movie production.

Production Updates for Viral

Dec 2015

Completed

Changed Viral movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for disturbing violent content, some language including sexual references, and teen partying
Runtime: 1 hr, 29 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Viral was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 29, 2016. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Jason Bourne, Bad Moms and Cafe Society. As a limited release, Viral was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Viral was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, July 29 , 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.

Movie Theaters

2016-07-29 Limited

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray / 4K

2016-07 Estimated Release DVD
2016-08-02 DVD
2016-08-02 Blu-ray 4K

Buy/Rent on Digital (Ultra HD)

2016-07-29 Digital
2016-07-29 Apple TV+
2016-07-29 Prime Video

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Wed., Jun. 29, 2016 2016-06-29

from The Weinstein Company

Added the US Blu-ray release date of August 2, 2016

Added the US DVD release date of August 2, 2016

Added a synopsis

Added the US VOD release date of July 29, 2016

Set film release to Limited

Set film release to Limited

Changed the US film release date from TBA to July 29, 2016

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