The Year of the Plague (1978) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Year of the Plague (1978) in the UK

The Year of the Plague (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A terrible disease is found in a Mexican town. A doctor tries to alert the authorities when he discovers its epidemic nature. No one listen to him and soon after the disease spreads. The government tries to control the information in order to prevent panic.

  • Film
  • 1978
  • 109 min
  • ★ 5.3/10 TMDB
  • Thriller
  • Science Fiction
  • Drama

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Cast & crew

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DirectorFelipe Cazals
WritersJosé Agustín, Gabriel García Márquez, Juan Arturo Brennan

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