Z for Zachariah (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1984, Z for Zachariah is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Anthony Garner, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a book of the same name, depicting events in a Welsh valley after a nuclear holocaust, in which almost everyone has dies, leaving just two families. Eventually just one girl and one man are left, and the majority of the film is about how they cope with the situation and each other.
Who’s in it. Z for Zachariah stars Anthony Andrews as John Loomis, Pippa Hinchley as Ann Burden, David Daker as Father and Angela Galbraith as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Z for Zachariah has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Z for Zachariah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Z for Zachariah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Z for Zachariah (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Z for Zachariah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Z for Zachariah worth watching?
- Z for Zachariah holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Z for Zachariah?
- Z for Zachariah stars Anthony Andrews, Pippa Hinchley, David Daker, Angela Galbraith and Andrew Hughes.
- When was Z for Zachariah released?
- Z for Zachariah was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.