

28 Days Later
2002, English. Directed by Danny Boyle.
The days are numbered.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Where to watch 28 Days Later
28 Days Later is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sony Liv in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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28 Days/Weeks/Years Later: watch order
Cast & crew
- Danny BoyleDirector
- Cillian MurphyJim
- Naomie HarrisSelena
- Brendan GleesonFrank
- Megan BurnsHannah
- Christopher EcclestonMajor Henry West
- Noah HuntleyMark
- Luke MablyPrivate Clifton
- Stuart McQuarrieSeargent Farrell
- Ricci HarnettCorporal Mitchell
- Leo BillPrivate Jones
- Junior LaniyanPrivate Bell
- Ray PanthakiPrivate Bedford
Details
- Released
- 31 October 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alex Garland
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $83M
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28 Days Later: quick answers
What comes after 28 Days Later?
Next in the series: 28 Weeks Later (2007), 28 Years Later (2025), and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).
Is 28 Days Later worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 9,057 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does 28 Days Later have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 28 Days Later. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
28 Days Later parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
28 Days Later is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 28 Days Later on?
28 Days Later is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like 28 Days Later?
If you liked 28 Days Later, try 28 Weeks Later, Die Alone, 28 Years Later.
Who directed 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later (2002) was directed by Danny Boyle and stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson.
