Movie

The Andromeda Strain

“The picture runs 130 minutes... The story covers 96 of the most critical hours in man's history... The suspense will last through your lifetime!”

★ 7.1(800)19712h 11m

Science Fiction Thriller Drama

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The Andromeda Strain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch The Andromeda Strain

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Director: Robert Wise
Release date: 1971-03-12
Runtime: 2h 11m
Language: English
Box office: $12,376,563
Budget: $6,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Robert Wise Productions

The Andromeda Strain — trailer

About The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain is a 1971 movie in the Science Fiction, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Robert Wise, starring Arthur Hill, David Wayne and James Olson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 800 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Andromeda Strain in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Arthur Hill

Dr. Jeremy Stone

David Wayne

Dr. Charles Dutton

James Olson

Dr. Mark Hall

Kate Reid

Dr. Ruth Leavitt

Paula Kelly

Karen Anson

George Mitchell

Jackson

Ramon Bieri

Major Manchek

Peter Hobbs

General Sparks

Kermit Murdock

Dr. Robertson

Richard O'Brien

Grimes

Eric Christmas

Senator from Vermont

Mark Jenkins

Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team)

Themes & keywords

biological weaponbased on novel or bookbiologynew mexicoepilepsychemistrysecret labdisasteralien invasionepidemicnuclear threatvirusextraterrestrial lifeepidemiaanxious

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Andromeda Strain in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Andromeda Strain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Andromeda Strain on Netflix?+

The Andromeda Strain is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Andromeda Strain?+

The Andromeda Strain has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in The Andromeda Strain?+

The Andromeda Strain stars Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid and Paula Kelly.

When did The Andromeda Strain come out?+

The Andromeda Strain is a 1971 movie directed by Robert Wise.

What genre is The Andromeda Strain?+

The Andromeda Strain is Science Fiction, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed The Andromeda Strain?+

The Andromeda Strain was directed by Robert Wise.