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Why people love it

The Flu (2013) stuck because it commits to its action premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Kim Sung-soo's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The action and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 2m · ★ 7.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Escape from New York (1981)

    ★ 7.0 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Escape from New York (1981) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Omega Man (1971)

    ★ 6.2 · Science Fiction · Action · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, The Omega Man (1971) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.I Am Legend (2007)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, I Am Legend (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.28 Days Later (2002)

    ★ 7.2 · Horror · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, 28 Days Later (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Resident Evil (2002)

    ★ 6.7 · Horror · Action · Science Fiction · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Resident Evil (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.First Blood (1982)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Adventure · Thriller · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, First Blood (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  7. 84match

    7.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

    ★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Contagion (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Contagion (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Die Hard 2 (1990)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Thriller · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Die Hard 2 (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Flu clicked for you, Live Free or Die Hard (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Flu?
Try Escape from New York, The Omega Man, I Am Legend—each shares DNA with The Flu while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Flu?
The Flu (2013) is best described as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Flu worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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