Cargo
Seen it?2017 | 105 min | Drama, Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$56K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 156K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling
- Martin FreemanAndy
- Simone LandersThoomi
- Anthony HayesVic
- Susie PorterKay
- Caren PistoriusLorraine
- Kris McQuadeEtta
- Natasha WanganeenJosie
- Bruce R. CarterWillie
- David GulpililDaku
- Andy RodoredaRiver Father