Zilch (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1989, Zilch is a comedy and thriller film directed by Richard Riddiford, running about 95 minutes. “Money brings them together, for better and for the Bizarre.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. Anna is a hooker who specializes in throwing tomatoes at ageing weirdos. Sam and Anna's paths cross as he works to expose shady maneuvrings by the CEO of Infacorp, who is out to land a contract to build a tunnel under Auckland harbour.
Who’s in it. Zilch stars Michael Mizrahi as Sam, Lucy Sheehan as Anna, John Watson as Curtis and Peter Tait as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Zilch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zilch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zilch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zilch (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zilch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zilch worth watching?
- Zilch holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zilch?
- Zilch stars Michael Mizrahi, Lucy Sheehan, John Watson, Peter Tait and Roy Billing.
- When was Zilch released?
- Zilch was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.