IMDb > 28 Days Later... (2002)
28 Days Later...
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

28 Days Later... (2002) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 40 | slideshow) Videos (see all 11 NEW)
28 Days Later... (2002) -- Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
28 Days Later... (2002) -- Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
28 Days Later... (2002) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
28 Days Later... (2002) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)
28 Days Later... (2002) -- Moviesbox.us - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   93,048 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 23% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Danny Boyle
Writer:
Alex Garland (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for 28 Days Later... on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
27 June 2003 (USA) more
Tagline:
His fear began when he woke up alone. His terror began when he realised he wasn't. more
Plot:
Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
7 wins & 21 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Judge Dredd Returns
 (From WENN. 22 December 2008, 7:57 AM, PST)

British Director Slams British Moviegoers
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 31 October 2008, 2:32 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
A Cracking Zombie style horror, with substance more (1345 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Alex Palmer ... Activist

Bindu De Stoppani ... Activist
Jukka Hiltunen ... Activist
David Schneider ... Scientist

Cillian Murphy ... Jim
Toby Sedgwick ... Infected Priest

Naomie Harris ... Selena

Noah Huntley ... Mark
Christopher Dunne ... Jim's Father
Emma Hitching ... Jim's Mother
Alexander Delamere ... Mr. Bridges
Kim McGarrity ... Mr. Bridges' Daughter

Brendan Gleeson ... Frank
Megan Burns ... Hannah
Justin Hackney ... Infected Kid
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
28 Days Later (UK) (closing credits title)
29 Days Later (USA) (longer version)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and nudity.
Runtime:
113 min
Country:
UK
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Company:
DNA Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The 2008 video game Left 4 Dead (2008) (VG) is almost a direct homage to this movie. Some of the most noticeable points in common are:
- Referring to the "zombies" as "Infected".
- The fact that the "Infected" do not eat the people they kill, they simply attack them.
- The presence of apocalyptic graffiti in bold, black capital letters.
- The speed at which the decease spread (14 days on Left 4 Dead, 28 days on 28 Days Later).
- The general abandonment of all environments in both the movie and the game.
- The speed and relentlessness with which the "Infected" move.
- The presence of Molotovs and the Gas Station explosion (No Mercy campaign).
- The dead bodies in Jim's house appear almost verbatim in the No Mercy campaign.
- In the No Mercy campaign, the elevator at Mercy Hospital stops at the 28th floor.
- Survivors move in small groups. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: As Jim looks out the window of Frank's taxi a few seconds after they first leave the apartment, two cameramen are clearly visible standing atop a rooftop in the window's reflection. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Activist: Bingo.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Rage (2007) more
Soundtrack:
A.M. 180 more

FAQ

What are the deleted scenes on the DVD?
How many endings has the film had?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
more
67 out of 88 people found the following comment useful.
A Cracking Zombie style horror, with substance, 23 December 2006
9/10
Author: mjw2305 from England

28 Days Later successfully takes the zombie genre to a new level, this movie is far more than just a horror flick. There are some great characters, that you actually care about, some you'll like, some you'll be glad to see killed, but all solidly performed.

The story is well written and avoids the clichéd cheesy scripts that are too often attached to the horror genre. And I must add that the direction is exactly what you would expect from 'Danny Boyle' top class.

For me though the real difference between this movie and many others made in this genre is as follows - The infected (the zombie like folk) are more menacing, they turn instantly and they move fast, a combination that would instill fear in every one of us.

I don't mean to run down the zombie movie genre - I am a huge fan of most of these films, but lets be honest its been done to death, re-animated and done again, and this was the first movie to break the mould and transcend to a new level.

If you like your horror flicks, then this is certainly worthy of your attention.

9/10

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (1345 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for 28 Days Later... (2002)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
One of the worst movies I have ever seen... maupert-vos
The Infected of 28 Days/Weeks Later VS. The Romero Zombies hansenryan
something i didnt understand about the infected dodgethat
Mark was not infected. droidcpt
Cillian's accent in this movie sounds more American than anything a-bilderback-1
Paris, New York, + The Non-Addressed Issue Of Dehydration Outpost_31
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Cumulus 9 Doomsday Grindhouse Hot Fuzz 28 Weeks Later
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.