Panic in Year Zero! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, Panic in Year Zero! is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Ray Milland, running about 93 minutes. “An orgy of looting and lust!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) and his family hear an explosion and realize that Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Looters and killers are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be first casualties.
Who’s in it. Panic in Year Zero! stars Ray Milland as Harry Baldwin, Jean Hagen as Ann Baldwin, Frankie Avalon as Rick Baldwin and Mary Mitchel as Karen Baldwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Panic in Year Zero! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panic in Year Zero! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panic in Year Zero! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panic in Year Zero! (1962)?
- In US, Panic in Year Zero! is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panic in Year Zero! worth watching?
- Panic in Year Zero! holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Panic in Year Zero!?
- Panic in Year Zero! stars Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel and Joan Freeman.
- When was Panic in Year Zero! released?
- Panic in Year Zero! was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.