The Strain
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
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Streaming now in the United States on Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Strain
Where can I watch The Strain in the United States?
The Strain is available to stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Strain on Hulu?
Yes. The Strain is streaming on Hulu in the United States, alongside Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand.
Can I watch The Strain for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Strain needs a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Strain?
The Strain scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Strain?
The Strain stars Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley, and Jonathan Hyde. Guillermo del Toro is the creator and Carlton Cuse is the creator.
How many seasons of The Strain are there?
The Strain has 4 seasons and 46 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Strain?
All 46 episodes of The Strain add up to about 33 hours 44 minutes at roughly 44 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 17 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 8 days.
What network is The Strain on?
The Strain airs on FX, and is produced by Mirada and Double Dare You.
What languages is The Strain in?
The Strain is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.