Where to Watch The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Looking to feast your eyes on 'The Andromeda Strain' in the comfort of your own home? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Robert Wise-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Andromeda Strain' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Andromeda Strain' right now, here are some particulars about the Robert Wise Productions thriller flick.

Released March 12th, 1971, 'The Andromeda Strain' stars Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid The G movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 11 min, and received a user score of 70 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 722 well-known users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Andromeda Strain' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home .