Where to Watch The Andromeda Strain (1971) in Canada

What it's about

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. Many years prior to this incident, a group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone (Arthur Hill) advocated for the construction of a secure laboratory facility that would serve as a base in the event an alien biological life form was returned to Earth from a space mission. Stone and his team - Drs. Dutton, Leavitt and Hall (David Wayne, Kate Reid, and James Olson, respectively)- go to the facility, known as Wildfire, and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont (an old wino 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 should it manage to escape.

Cast and crew

Director

Robert Wise

Writer

Michael Crichton, Nelson Gidding

Starring

James Olson, Arthur Hill, David Wayne

Details

Release date

Mar 12, 1971

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 nominations total

Where to Watch The Andromeda Strain (1971) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch The Andromeda Strain in Canada?

The Andromeda Strain is available to rent in Canada. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Andromeda Strain or do I have to rent it in Canada?

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Can I watch The Andromeda Strain for free in Canada?

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