The Quiet Earth (1985) Drama Sci-Fi Mystery

Threatrical Oct 18, 1985 (US) | Genres Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery
The Quiet Earth (1985) Drama Sci-Fi Mystery Poster

The Quiet Earth Plot Synopsis:

A man wakes up to find himself literally alone in the world, and goes about trying to find other survivors, as well as to find out what happened. He suspects that a government research project he was involved in had something to do with the disappearance of everyone. Eventually he finds several other people, and once they begin to trust each other they try to figure out why they were left on earth.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.

Tagline: The End of the World is Just the Beginning

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Official Trailer

  • The Quiet Earth Official Trailer

The Quiet Earth Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Genres:  Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery
Directors: Geoff Murphy
Stars: Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Pete Smith, Anzac Wallace, Norman Fletcher … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 18, 1985
Box Office: $2,123,135
Awards: 10
Language: English, Maori
Country: New Zealand
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Quiet Earth Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 18, 1985
Writers: Craig Harrison, Bill Baer, Bruno Lawrence, Sam Pillsbury
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