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The Quiet Earth

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
26K
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Bruno Lawrence in The Quiet Earth (1985)
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
A man named Zac Hobson awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.A man named Zac Hobson awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.A man named Zac Hobson awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Geoff Murphy
  • Writers
    • Craig Harrison(novel)
    • Bill Baer
    • Bruno Lawrence
  • Stars
    • Bruno Lawrence
    • Alison Routledge
    • Pete Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Geoff Murphy
  • Writers
    • Craig Harrison(novel)
    • Bill Baer
    • Bruno Lawrence
  • Stars
    • Bruno Lawrence
    • Alison Routledge
    • Pete Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 153User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 1 nomination

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    The Quiet Earth
    Trailer 2:48
    The Quiet Earth

    Photos51

    Bruno Lawrence in The Quiet Earth (1985)
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    Bruno Lawrence in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence and Alison Routledge in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, and Pete Smith in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, and Pete Smith in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence and Alison Routledge in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence and Alison Routledge in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence and Alison Routledge in The Quiet Earth (1985)
    Bruno Lawrence and Alison Routledge in The Quiet Earth (1985)

    Top cast

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    Bruno Lawrence
    Bruno Lawrence
    • Zac Hobsonas Zac Hobson
    Alison Routledge
    Alison Routledge
    • Joanneas Joanne
    Pete Smith
    Pete Smith
    • Apias Api
    • (as Peter Smith)
    Anzac Wallace
    Anzac Wallace
    • Api's Mateas Api's Mate
    Norman Fletcher
    • Perrinas Perrin
    Tom Hyde
    • Scientistas Scientist
    • Director
      • Geoff Murphy
    • Writers
      • Craig Harrison(novel)
      • Bill Baer
      • Bruno Lawrence
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First science-fiction film ever produced in New Zealand.
    • Goofs
      The crew was very careful during takes to not to film any activity in the background of scenes that would spoil the illusion of there being nothing living left on Earth. So much so that the assistant director would constantly stare at the background where ever the lens was pointing during takes to ensure nothing was inadvertently caught. However as mentioned a car can be seen in the far distance in the scene just before Zac goes into the church and again at about 1hr 3m 03sec when Api and Joanne are jogging down a foggy hill.....a white car can clearly be seen driving past in the top right of the frame.
    • Quotes

      Api: You coming?

      Joanne: I wouldn't ride with you if you were the last man on Earth.

      Api: I'm workin' on it.

    • Crazy credits
      During the closing credits the scene cuts to a close up of Zac Hobson staring in stunned disbelief at what he's beholding. Then he realizes he's still holding his mini-tape recorder in his left hand, and after a moment of contemplation lets it drop to his side, as if there are no words to describe the sight.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Off Beat/Echo Park/8 Million Ways to Die/The Quiet Earth (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude No. 2
      Performed by Kenny Burrell

    User reviews153

    Review
    Top review
    Still walks through my my memory after all these years
    I'm another person who saw this movie in a small art theater on Balboa Island, CA, in 1985. "Quiet Earth" was so haunting that, while channel surfing 15 years later, I saw just a flash of the image of Zac awakening and recognized the film instantly. I settled in to watch the film again--even knowing the ending--and its impact was still incredible.

    Maybe it's not for serious sci-fi fans but definitely for people who like movies with apocalyptic themes, such as "A Boy and His Dog".
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    • Mar 20, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Hanway Films
      • Umbrella Entertainment - Blu Ray (Australia)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Maori
    • Also known as
      • Quiet Earth - Das letzte Experiment
    • Filming locations
      • Clevedon, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Cinepro
      • Pilsbury Productions
      • Mr. Yellowbeard Productions Limited & Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,123,135
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,825
      • Oct 20, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,123,135
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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