Contagion is a medical action thriller film that was directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film features an ensemble cast including Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, and Jude Law. The list of big names doesn't end there as they are also joined by Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, and Jennifer Ehle. The plot of the film revolves around the spread of a virus being transmitted by fomites. It follows the attempts of medical researchers and public health officials to identify and contain the disease. The film sees the loss of order as chaos ensues due to this new pandemic all the way the point where a vaccine is finally found to stop its spread. The film released to positive reception from audiences and critics. It was praised as having a tight and tense plot and bolstered by a stellar cast.

You may be wondering what's suddenly so special about a film that released way back in 2011. Well, unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about COVID-19, a disease that has been spreading around the world right now. The events in the Contagion film have been eerily similar to what's going on in our world right now. It's like a prophecy coming to life and people can't help their morbid curiosity with this film. It has seen a surge in popularity and rental sales since all of this started. It's one of the movies with themes similar to an outbreak like coronavirus. There are plenty of movies like Contagion that are worth checking it out as well. See our list below and tell us what you thought in the comments section.