Factor 8_
A presumed virus outbreak during a flight from south Asia to Munich. Most of all, the scientific premise is utterly wrong. Retroviruses is shown as multiplying in erythrocytes, which lack a) DNA (necessary for retrovirus replication) and b) the enzymatic apparatus for multiplying any viral nucleic acids.
Starring
Emilia Schüle, André Hennicke, Gesine Cukrowski
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Factor 8 was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
A presumed virus outbreak during a flight from south Asia to Munich. Most of all, the scientific premise is utterly wrong. Retroviruses is shown as multiplyi...
Factor 8 is a TV Movie, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Emilia Schüle
Julia Hecker
André Hennicke
Peter Brandt
Gesine Cukrowski
Prof. Heike Ahlers
Stephan Luca
Peter Keller
Muriel Baumeister
Anne Hecker
Max von Thun
Peter von Dormagen
Oliver Mommsen
Gregor Hecker
Heio von Stetten
Thomas Gallus
Lucie Muhr
Dr. Vera Überling
Pierre Kiwitt
SW
Sinta Weisz
Petra Einhoff
Wissenschaftlerin
Thomas Darchinger
Frank Degenhard
Jaymes Butler
Pascal
Kirsten Block
Birgit Petersen
François Goeske
Frank
Pierre Kiwitt
Dr. Reiter
John Friedmann
Chris
Bela Klentze
Stefan
Christian Blümel
Toni
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Factor 8 about?
A presumed virus outbreak during a flight from south Asia to Munich. Most of all, the scientific premise is utterly wrong. Retroviruses is shown as multiplying in erythrocytes, which lack a) DNA (necessary for retrovirus replication) and b) the enzymatic apparatus for multiplying any viral nucleic acids.
How long is Factor 8?
Factor 8 has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Factor 8?
The cast of Factor 8 includes Emilia Schüle, André Hennicke, Gesine Cukrowski, Stephan Luca, Muriel Baumeister.
What is the rating of Factor 8?
Factor 8 has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
TV Movie
Action
Thriller