How to Survive a Plague
2012, English. Directed by David France.
A story of two coalitions – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Despite having no scientific training, these self-made activists infiltrated the pharmaceutical industry and helped identify promising new drugs, moving them from experimental trials to patients in record time.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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How to Survive a Plague is streaming on AMC Plus and Sundance Now in India.
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- Released
- 21 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tyler H. Walk, Woody Richman, David France
- Box office
- $123K
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How to Survive a Plague: quick answers
Is How to Survive a Plague worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How to Survive a Plague?
How to Survive a Plague runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does How to Survive a Plague have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How to Survive a Plague. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How to Survive a Plague parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Survive a Plague is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Survive a Plague on?
How to Survive a Plague is streaming on AMC Plus and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Survive a Plague?
If you liked How to Survive a Plague, try Paris Is Burning, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Untold History Of The United States.
Who directed How to Survive a Plague?
How to Survive a Plague (2012) was directed by David France and stars Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long.