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28 Days Later

Directed by Danny Boyle · 2002 ·

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Answer Summary: Is 28 Days Later worth watching?

28 Days Later (2002) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for 28 Days Later?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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87% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
73 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 53m
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Naomie Harris , Brendan Gleeson , Megan Burns , Christopher Eccleston , Noah Huntley , Luke Mably , Stuart McQuarrie , Ricci Harnett , Leo Bill
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch 28 Days Later by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Turkey MUBI, TV+
United Kingdom Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, thriller, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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    Is 28 Days Later worth watching?

    Yes — 28 Days Later earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Boyle’s rage-virus landmark made Murphy a star — still the modern zombie film’s nervous system.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is 28 Days Later about?

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

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    28 Days Later (2002) Review

    Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later (2002) remains a defining Horror landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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