Z for Zachariah (2015)

6.0PG-1398 minDirector: Craig Zobel

2015 film

Z for Zachariah is a 2015 apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Craig Zobel and starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Chris Pine. Written by Nissar Modi, it is based on the 1974 posthumously published book of the same name by Robert C. O'Brien, though the plot differs in some significant ways. The film's plot has also been compared to the 1959 Harry Belafonte movie The World, the Flesh and the Devil, about a love triangle between a black engineer, a white woman, and a white man who may be the last people on Earth.

The film was released on August 28, 2015, in the United States by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate. The film had a limited theatrical release and was also released on video-on-demand platforms, and grossed $121,461 at the domestic US box office. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Z for Zachariah about?
Z for Zachariah (2015) — In the wake of a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, two men and a young woman find themselves in an emotionally charged love triangle as the last known survivors.
Is Z for Zachariah based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Z for Zachariah scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.