Cargo
“The future is fragile.”
Synopsis
After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling
- Screenplay & Story
- Yolanda Ramke
- Original Score
- Michael Hohnen, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Johnathon Mangarri Yunupingu, Daniel Rankine
- Original Title
- Cargo
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $56K
- Production Studios
- Metrol Technology, Causeway Films, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Addictive Pictures, White Hot Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling
Yolanda Ramke
Michael Hohnen, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Johnathon Mangarri Yunupingu, Daniel Rankine
Geoffrey Simpson
Dany Cooper, Sean Lahiff
Compton Ross, Zak Brilliant, Ian Dawson, Craig Deeker, Fergus Grady
Department Leadership Roster
Yolanda Ramke
Writer
Yolanda Ramke
Director
Ben Howling
Director
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Josephine Ford
Production Design
Heather Wallace
Costume Design
Dany Cooper
Editor
Sean Lahiff
Editor
Russell Ackerman
Producer
Kristina Ceyton
Producer
Samantha Jennings
Producer
Mark Patterson
Producer
John Schoenfelder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cargo about?
After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.
Who directed Cargo?
Cargo was directed by Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling.
Who stars in Cargo?
The principal cast of Cargo includes Martin Freeman, Simone Landers, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter, Caren Pistorius.
When was Cargo released and how long is it?
Cargo was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Cargo make at the box office?
Cargo grossed $56K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cargo was composed by Michael Hohnen, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Johnathon Mangarri Yunupingu, Daniel Rankine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cargo?
Cargo holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).