Z.P.G. (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Z.P.G. is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Michael Campus, running about 97 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Z.P.G. stars Oliver Reed as Russ, Geraldine Chaplin as Carol, Don Gordon as George and Diane Cilento as Edna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Z.P.G. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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.P.G. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Z.P.G. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Z.P.G. (1972)?
- In US, Z.P.G. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Z.P.G. worth watching?
- Z.P.G. holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Z.P.G.?
- Z.P.G. stars Oliver Reed, Geraldine Chaplin, Don Gordon, Diane Cilento and Eugene Blau.
- When was Z.P.G. released?
- Z.P.G. was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.