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Z for Zachariah

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Following a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, a scientist (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and a miner (Chris Pine) compete for the love of a woman (Margot Robbie) who may be the last female on Earth.
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Critics Consensus

Z for Zachariah wrings compelling drama out of its simplistic premise -- albeit at a pace that may test the patience of less contemplative viewers.

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Ibad Shah IndieWire 09/13/2017
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"Z for Zachariah is a solid relationship drama disguised as post-apocalyptic tale. Go to Full Review Noel Murray Nashville Scene 08/04/2016
The deviations from O'Brien's plot don't always work, but the characters do come across as real people, in a believably fallen world, following a carefully planned-out path and trying to avoid a fatal misstep. Go to Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 05/27/2016
'Z for Zachariah' is a film of ideas, but those ideas never overpower the people it's about. Go to Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine 01/23/2023
Heather McIntosh’s score reinforces every obvious emotion in hacky fashion, and there’s a bad sex scene to boot. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/20/2022
4/5
Zobel engages his audience not through the normal and expected genre machinations, but by peeling back revealing layers of humanity. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 05/27/2022
2.5/4
A somewhat aloof allegory that, though visually appealing and serving a trio of fine, understated performances, never fully immerses us in the drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Par H @Parhwy Apr 1 Z for Zachariah (2015) is a 97-minute-long drama I saw on YouTube Free in March 2026. Based on the book of the same name by author Robert O’Brien first published in 1975. This was a class reading assignment for me in Year 10, 1986. I loved it. I did not love this film. Not because it’s not the book. I am rarely one of those "book versus film" types (except in egregious cases and this, oddly, is not egregious even though a third wheel is added to the cast). Because it’s boring, linear, and the suspense is lukewarm. And as another reviewer asked, Where did the dog go after half time?? Produced by Tobey Maguire of Spider-Man fame, it was surprisingly mostly set in the South Island of New Zealand. As apocalypse films go, it’s cool to learn how petrol bowsers work although fuel degradation apparently doesn’t exist. Rewatch? No. Recommend? No. See more Jayda A @jBugs005 Feb 14 Worst movie adaptation of a book. Why did they introduce another character that's not in the book? Why did she have power the whole time? Why did they age up a 16 year old character so could have sex with 2 40+ y/o men? Terrible dog shit. Except the dog. Loved the dog, that's why there is even a star. I'm sorry Margot and Chris had to go though filming this. I'm sorry I don't know who the third guy is. See more Kevin W @RT69520760 02/24/2025 Yet another movie that had so much potential but straight way too far from the original book. And I'm really starting to get sick of movies that just leave you hanging. There's no definitive ending here. Did he/she or didn't he/she? We'll never know. Thanks for your two hours. See more Mark B @RT83069172 12/27/2024 I can’t recall seeing a movie that was so far removed from the content of the book it is based on. The whole point of the relationship between the two characters as there were just two is lost and was lost before they became a three. See more Allanilton D @RT07357769 03/11/2024 O pior filme da história See more Ross M @RT14420929 03/06/2024 This was an interesting excursion pushed along by solid performances from its characters. It's not an action film by any stretch of the imagination but does a pretty good job within the confines of its set up. See more Read all reviews
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Craig Zobel

Director

Chiwetel Ejiofor

John Loomis

Margot Robbie

Ann Burden

Chris Pine

Caleb

Nissar Modi

Screenwriter

Sigurjon Sighvatsson

Producer

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Z for Zachariah

Z for Zachariah (2015) (L_-R) Margot Robbie as Ann Burden, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Loomis and Chris Pine as Caleb in "Z for Zachariah." (L_-R) Chris Pine as Caleb, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Loomis and Margot Robbie as Ann Burden in "Z for Zachariah." Chiwetel Ejiofor as Loomis in "Z for Zachariah." (L-R) Chris Pine as Caleb, Margot Robbie as Ann Burden and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Loomis in "Z for Zachariah." Z for Zachariah (2015) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Following a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, a scientist (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and a miner (Chris Pine) compete for the love of a woman (Margot Robbie) who may be the last female on Earth.
Director
Craig Zobel
Producer
Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Þór Sigurjónsson, Skuli Fr. Malmquist, Matthew Plouffe, Sophia Lin, Tobey Maguire
Screenwriter
Nissar Modi
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Silver Reel, Material, Zik Zak Filmworks, Sighvatsson Films, Lucky Hat Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Sexuality|Partial Nudity)
Genre
Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$118.5K
Runtime
1h 37m
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