Cargo (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Cargo is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Arati Kadav, running about 113 minutes. “Meaning of Life and Living” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prahastha, a lonely astronaut, works in a spaceship. Every morning, his spaceship comes close to Earth and Cargos are delivered at the arrival bay. These Cargos are people who have just died on Earth and we learn that Prahastha works for Post Death Transition Services — a large, pioneering, bureaucratic company that stores, transitions, and recycles dead people for rebirth. Today, after many years, a young, popular astronaut — Yuvishka, trained in cutting edge technology, will join the spaceship as his assistant.
Who’s in it. Cargo stars Vikrant Massey as Prahastha, Shweta Tripathi Sharma as Yuvishka Shekhar, Nandu Madhav as Nitigya and Biswapati Sarkar as Ramchandra Negi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cargo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cargo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cargo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cargo (2019)?
- In US, Cargo is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cargo worth watching?
- Cargo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cargo?
- Cargo stars Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Nandu Madhav, Biswapati Sarkar and Surender Thakur.
- When was Cargo released?
- Cargo was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.