Doomsday (2008) movie poster

Doomsday (2008)

"Mankind has an expiration date."
ThumbScore
👍 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 50% (RT: 50%, MC: 51) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionThrillerScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 48m
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,370 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Rhona Mitra as Eden Sinclair
Bob Hoskins as Bill Nelson
Adrian Lester as Sergeant Norton
Alexander Siddig as Prime Minister John Hatcher
David O'Hara as Michael Canaris
Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Marcus Kane
Sean Pertwee as Dr. Talbot
MyAnna Buring as Cally Kane
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,370 votes. Critics gave it 50%.
Overview
The lethal Reaper virus spreads throughout Britain—infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands. Authorities brutally and successfully quarantine the country but, three decades later, the virus resurfaces in a major city. An elite group of specialists is urgently dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2008 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Doomsday, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Doomsday is a 2008 action, thriller, science fiction film directed by Neil Marshall. The lethal Reaper virus spreads throughout Britain—infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands. Authorities brutally and successfully quarantine the country but, three decades later, the virus resurfaces in a major city.

An elite group of specialists is urgently dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare. The film has been rated by 1,370 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Doomsday delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Doomsday (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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