The Quiet Earth
Seen it?1985 | 91 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Twelve Monkeys, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Geoff Murphy
- Bruno LawrenceZac Hobson
- Alison RoutledgeJoanne
- Anzac WallaceApi's Mate
- Pete SmithApi
- Tom HydeScientist
- Norman FletcherPerrin