---
title: "Containment"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/containment-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 347548
imdb_id: "tt3561236"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 220
content_rating: "R"
---

# Containment (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/containment-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Containment" (2015).
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Title: Containment
Year: 2015
Genres: Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction (Source 1)
Runtime: 1h 17m (Source 1)
Rating: R (Source 1)
Release Date: 08/01/2015 (US) (Source 1)
Plot: Neighbors in a block wake one morning to find they have been sealed inside their apartments. They face no water, no power, no explanation, and no escape. They must decide if they can work together to find out why or if they will destroy each other in a fight to escape (Sources 1, 4).
Origin: British (Source 3)
Writer: David Lemon (Source 3)
Director: Neil Mcenery-West (Source 3)
Producers: Casey Herbert, Pete Smyth, and Christine

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neil Mcenery-West
- **Networks / Studios**: Bright Cold Day Films, Patchwork Productions, Bandoola Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Louise Brealey** as *Sally*
- **Lee Ross** as *Mark*
- **Sheila Reid** as *Enid*
- **Pippa Nixon** as *Hazel*
- **Claire Greasley** as *Angry Resident*
- **Andrew Leung** as *Sergei*
- **Billy Postlethwaite** as *Aiden*
- **Hannah Chalmers** as *Sinead*
- **Christos Lawton** as *Dan*
- **Dash Buckley** as *Child in Military Vehicle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Containment online?
Containment is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Containment worth watching?
Containment holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 220 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Containment and when was it released?
Containment is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Containment?
Containment was directed by Neil Mcenery-West.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Containment — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/347548)
- [Containment (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3561236/fullcredits/)
- [Containment (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Containment_(film))
- [Containment (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/347548-containment/cast)

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