Z for Zachariah
“After the end of the world she thought she was alone. She was wrong.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 13, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$121K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Zobel
- Screenplay & Story
- Nissar Modi
- Original Score
- Heather McIntosh
- Original Title
- Z for Zachariah
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $121K
- Production Studios
- Lucky Hat Entertainment, Silver Reel, Material Pictures, Zik Zak Filmworks, Night Fox Entertainment, Palomar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Zobel
Nissar Modi, Robert C. O'Brien
Heather McIntosh
Tim Orr
Jane Rizzo
Claudia Bluemhuber, Steve Bannatyne, Jim Seibel, Thor Sigurjonsson, Matthew Plouffe
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Zobel
Director
Bob Buck
Costume Design
Matthew Munn
Production Design
Nissar Modi
Screenplay
Jane Rizzo
Editor
Tim Orr
Director of Photography
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thor Sigurjonsson
Producer
Matthew Plouffe
Producer
Tobey Maguire
Producer
Skuli Fr. Malmquist
Producer
Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Producer
Sophia Lin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Z for Zachariah
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What is Z for Zachariah 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 directed Z for Zachariah?
Z for Zachariah was directed by Craig Zobel.
Who stars in Z for Zachariah?
The principal cast of Z for Zachariah includes Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Pine.
When was Z for Zachariah released and how long is it?
Z for Zachariah was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Z for Zachariah make at the box office?
Z for Zachariah grossed $121K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Z for Zachariah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Z for Zachariah was composed by Heather McIntosh.
Is Z for Zachariah based on a book or true story?
Z for Zachariah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert C. O'Brien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Z for Zachariah?
Z for Zachariah holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).