The Virus That Shook the World
2021, English. Directed by James Bluemel.
The epic story of how people around the world lived through the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Filming across the globe and using extensive personal video and local footage, FRONTLINE documented how people and countries responded to COVID-19 across cultures, races, faiths and privilege.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 April 2021
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
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How long is The Virus That Shook the World?
The Virus That Shook the World runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Does The Virus That Shook the World have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Virus That Shook the World on?
The Virus That Shook the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Virus That Shook the World?
If you liked The Virus That Shook the World, try In the Same Breath, Come See Me in the Good Light, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed The Virus That Shook the World?
The Virus That Shook the World (2021) was directed by James Bluemel.