The Andromeda Strain (1971) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Andromeda Strain' right now, here are some helpful info about the Robert Wise Productions thriller flick. The Andromeda Strain starring Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid has a G rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 11 min. The release date of the movie is March 12th, 1971. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 742 platform users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scramble to a secure laboratory and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents."

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Andromeda Strain' on each platform when they are available. 'The Andromeda Strain' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube, Apple TV, and Prime Video in the US.