Survival Zone (1983): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1983, Survival Zone is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Percival Rubens, running about 90 minutes. “After the nuclear war the fight for survival begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a post-nuclear world, a happy family of ranchers is beseiged by a roving band of ne'er do well marauders who want to eat the men and mate with the women. Having already killed and eaten an entire mission full of nuns, the family has no choice but to grab their rifles and defend their homestead. Meanwhile, the lonely, nubile daughter begins to have feelings for the buff blond stranger with no family who has wandered onto the property. It's romance, intrigue, action, and violence on the dark continent!

Who’s in it. Survival Zone stars Gary Lockwood as Ben, Camilla Sparv as Lucy, Morgan Stevens as Adam Strong and Zoli Marki as Rachel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Survival Zone has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Survival Zone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Survival Zone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.