28 Weeks Later
“When days turn to weeks...”
Synopsis
Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.
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28 Weeks Later (2007) Trailer #1 | Idris Elba, Jeremy Renner
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-11
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Robert Carlyle
Donald Harris
Rose Byrne
Scarlet
Jeremy Renner
Sergeant Doyle
Harold Perrineau
Flynn
Catherine McCormack
Alice
Mackintosh Muggleton
Andy Harris
Imogen Poots
Tammy Harris
Idris Elba
General Stone
Amanda Walker
Sally
Shahid Ahmed
Jacob
Garfield Morgan
Geoff
Emily Beecham
Karen
Jordan El-Balawi
Boy in Cottage
Meghan Popiel
DLR Soldier
Stewart Alexander
Military Officer
Philip Bulcock
Senior Medical Officer
Chris Ryman
Rooftop Sniper
Tristan Tait
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Copenhagen International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 11, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.82x
+$57.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Rowan Joffé, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Jesús Olmo, Enrique López Lavigne
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- 28 Weeks Later
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72.3M
- Production Studios
- DNA Films, Figment Films, UK Film Council, Fox Atomic, Koan, Sogecine, Dune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Rowan Joffé, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Jesús Olmo, Enrique López Lavigne
John Murphy
Enrique Chediak, Peter Talbot
Chris Gill
Alex Garland, Danny Boyle, Allon Reich, Enrique López Lavigne, Andrew Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
Rowan Joffé
Screenplay
Allon Reich
Producer
Enrique López Lavigne
Producer
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Screenplay
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Director
Andrew Macdonald
Producer
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Chris Gill
Editor
Bernard Bellew
Producer
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Jesús Olmo
Screenplay
Jane Petrie
Costume Design
Enrique López Lavigne
Screenplay
Sean Mathiesen
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Dietz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 28 Weeks Later
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 28 Weeks Later about?
Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.
Who directed 28 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks Later was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.
Who stars in 28 Weeks Later?
The principal cast of 28 Weeks Later includes Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, Jeremy Renner, Harold Perrineau, Catherine McCormack.
When was 28 Weeks Later released and how long is it?
28 Weeks Later was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of 28 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks Later had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $72.3M at the worldwide box office (4.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 28 Weeks Later?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 28 Weeks Later was composed by John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 28 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks Later holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).