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Z for Zachariah

2015·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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After the end of the world she thought she was alone. She was wrong.

In the wake of a nuclear war, a young woman survives on her own, fearing she may actually be the proverbial last woman on earth, until she discovers the most astonishing sight of her life: another human being. A distraught scientist, he’s nearly been driven mad by radiation exposure and his desperate search for others. A fragile, imperative strand of trust connects them. But when a stranger enters the valley, their precarious bond begins to unravel.
Post-Apocalyptic Psychological DramaSlow-Burn ThrillerCharacter-Driven SurvivalTense Love TriangleAtmospheric & SubduedAmbiguous EndingMoral DilemmasStrong Performances

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Where can I stream Z for Zachariah?

In the United States, Z for Zachariah streams on Lionsgate+, Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, VIX , Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Z for Zachariah worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is Z for Zachariah okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Z for Zachariah good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Z for Zachariah?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Z for Zachariah use?

Love TriangleAdaptational Alternate EndingStab the ScorpionAdaptational HeroismPost-Apocalyptic DogMercy KillGreen-Eyed MonsterDespair Event HorizonAfter the EndAdaptation ExpansionMurder the HypotenuseHazmat Suitand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Love Triangle, Adaptational Alternate Ending, and Stab the Scorpion.