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Z.P.G.

1972Movie1 h 37 minPG

44
WeakGoodWatch score

A bleak, melancholic sci-fi movie about the future and society.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Smog covers the earth. The oxygen is depleted. Love is encouraged. But the penalty for birth is death. The time Is tomorrow and there's no time left.

In the not too distant future, an overpopulated Earth government makes it illegal to have children for a generation. One couple, unsatisfied with their substitute robot baby, breaks the rules.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Future
  • Overpopulation
  • Social Commentary
  • Bleak
  • Political Satire
  • Technology and Humanity
  • Psychological
  • Family Dynamics
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Michael Campus
Produced by
Tom Madigan

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Facts

May 25, 1972 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
May 25, 1972
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Overpopulation Crisis, Dystopian Edict, Population Control +9

  • Overpopulation Crisis
  • Dystopian Edict
  • Population Control
  • No New Fashions in the Future
  • Children Are a Waste
  • Dystopia
  • 20 Minutes into the Future
  • Evil Malthusian
  • One World Order
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Extinct in the Future
  • Crapsack World

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Z.P.G.?"

Questions about Z.P.G.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Z.P.G.?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Z.P.G. from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Z.P.G. worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Z.P.G. okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Z.P.G.?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.