Movies like The Andromeda Strain

28 Days Later injects a stark, fast-paced intensity into the viral outbreak genre with its story of a virus that turns infected into rage-filled beings. The movie's exploration of survival and the societal breakdown echoes similar fears presented in The Andromeda Strain.

Contagion is a realistic portrayal of the global panic caused by an airborne viral pandemic. As a thriller grounded in scientific details and the response from various sectors, fans of The Andromeda Strain will appreciate its intense, methodical exploration of a deadly outbreak.

World War Z is a globe-trotting action thriller that follows a former United Nations investigator as he helps to stop a zombie pandemic. Although more action-packed than The Andromeda Strain, it delves into the impact of a fast-spreading virus on a global scale.

I Am Legend tells the story of the last man in New York City after a virus, which was supposed to be a cure for cancer, wipes out most of mankind. This post-apocalyptic film shares the theme of a lone scientist against a viral threat, much like The Andromeda Strain.

The Crazies is a tale about the effects of a military bio-weapon on a small town's population, leading to insanity and violence. Spectators that enjoyed the scientific and military aspects of The Andromeda Strain might find this horror-inflected reflection on contagion similarly engaging.

Outbreak follows military and civilian medical experts as they fight to contain a lethal virus. Similar to The Andromeda Strain, it presents a gripping, suspenseful narrative that examines the threat of a viral pandemic.