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, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels 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.