Z for Zachariah (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Z for Zachariah is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Craig Zobel, running about 97 minutes. “After the end of the world she thought she was alone. She was wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Z for Zachariah stars Margot Robbie as Ann Burden, Chiwetel Ejiofor as John Loomis and Chris Pine as Caleb.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Z for Zachariah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $121.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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.