The Quiet Earth (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, The Quiet Earth is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy, running about 91 minutes. “The End of the World is Just the Beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
Who’s in it. The Quiet Earth stars Bruno Lawrence as Zac Hobson, Alison Routledge as Joanne, Anzac Wallace as Api's Mate and Pete Smith as Api, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Quiet Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 The Quiet Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet Earth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet Earth (1985)?
- In US, The Quiet Earth is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and 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 The Quiet Earth worth watching?
- The Quiet Earth holds an audience score of 6.6 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 The Quiet Earth?
- The Quiet Earth stars Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Anzac Wallace, Pete Smith and Tom Hyde.
- When was The Quiet Earth released?
- The Quiet Earth was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.