We’ve often heard stories, especially in the Christian Bible, about how the end of the world (apocalypse) would occur, apparently through disasters such as fires, earthquakes, floods, famine, diseases, and the ultimate destruction of the human race. However, the stories we’ve never been told are about what happens in the aftermath of the apocalypse. Interestingly, many movies have been made to depict post-apocalyptic scenarios, and we’ve compiled a few that you should watch to get a feel for this genre.
These movies were meticulously selected after reviewing numerous titles in this genre, using ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and audience opinions on Reddit.
Check Out These Post-Apocalyptic Movies
On The Beach (1959)
IMDB: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 55%
1964, a war broke out, but no specific cause was to blame. The Northern Hemisphere was hit the hardest, with all humans there perishing. However, in the Southern Hemisphere, Melbourne, Australia, remained the last place on Earth. Captain Dwight Towers (Gregory Peck), the American nuclear submarine USS Sawfish commander, arrives in Melbourne and falls in love with Moira Davidson (Ava Gardner), an alcoholic woman.
They had hoped that the radiation levels in the Northern Hemisphere would decrease before reaching the Southern Hemisphere, but their hopes were dashed when they discovered it was impossible. Will Melbourne, Towers, Davidson, and all the remaining people in the Southern Hemisphere survive? Watch and find out.
28 Days Later (2002)
IMDB: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
TV Guide: 73%
Imagine waking up to find you’re the only person left alive in your city. Bicycle courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) experiences this nightmare when he awakens from a coma in a deserted hospital. As he ventures through the empty streets, he stumbles upon a church and makes a horrifying discovery.
A virus that induces uncontrollable rage has been accidentally released, causing the complete collapse of Great Britain. Amidst the chaos and confusion, Jim finds solace and love with another survivor, a chemist named Selena (Naomie Harris), and a young girl named Hannah (Megan Burns). Together, they must navigate a country overrun by the infected. Will they survive, or will they fall victim to the madness?
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
IMDB: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 59%
Nothing is as terrifying as being bitten or eaten by another human. Dawn of the Dead (2004), a remake of George A. Romero’s 1978 film of the same name, is set in Milwaukee and tells the story of a group of survivors in a shopping mall trying to avoid being bitten or eaten by zombies.
Directed by Zack Snyder, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Sarah Polley as Ana Clark, Ving Rhames as Sergeant Kenneth Hall, Jake Weber as Michael Shaunessy, and Mekhi Phifer as Andre.
Children of Men (2006)
IMDB: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 84%
The world would never be the same if women stopped conceiving or if men could no longer impregnate women. After 20 years of infertility pushed the entire globe to the brink in 2027, only one woman, a refugee named Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), is pregnant. Amidst the chaos in the United Kingdom, Theo Faron (Clive Owen) comes to her aid. Will he help her safely deliver the baby and escape the madness in the city? Your answers are in the movie.
The Road (2009)
IMDB: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 64%
There is a family of three: a man (Viggo Mortensen), a woman (Charlize Theron), and their boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee). They have three bullets, one for each of them if things go beyond their control. Why? Something happened that led to the death of all plant life and virtually all animal life, making survival a constant struggle.
The man’s wife walked into the woods in the cold without her coat and hat and was never seen again. She did this because the man used one of the three bullets to shoot an intruder, accusing him of deliberately trying to stop her suicide.
With two bullets left, the man shoots a cannibal, leaving only one bullet. The man and his son continue their journey to survive. However, the man never gets to use the last bullet; he dies, and his son survives, eventually finding a new family.
Zombieland (2009)
IMDB: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 73%
What could be more insane than ignoring a zombie apocalypse in your city, hitting the road, killing Zs, and having fun? Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) meet under different circumstances and become like a close family while searching for a sanctuary free from zombies.
Beyond killing zombies, these guys will make you laugh so hard your stomach will nearly burst.
Snowpiercer (2013)
IMDB: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
The train Snowpiercer carries the last remnants of humanity as it travels along a globe-encircling track. This is because a climate engineering attempt to stop global warming failed, creating a new ice age that destroyed most of humanity.
The train is divided into two sections: the tail, where the lower class resides, led by Curtis Everett (Chris Evans), and the front, where the elite class lives. Curtis leads a revolt, uncovering shocking discoveries along the way.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
IMDB: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 90%
In this post-apocalyptic desert, water and petrol are scarce, and people often resort to bartering. Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) serves as a lieutenant in the army of Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), who sends her to trade produce and water for petrol and ammunition. However, she turns against him, teaming up with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) to free his Five Wives.
This is a clash of wits and might in the desert. Will Furiosa be able to help Immortan Joe’s Five Wives escape from his grip?
A Quiet Place (2018)
IMDB: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 82%
How difficult can it be to live in a world where you cannot utter a word or make a sound, or else you die? In this world, silence is the only thing that can keep you safe from beastly creatures known as “Death Angels,” who are blind but are drawn to noise due to their extremely sensitive hearing.
Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and Lee Abbott (John Krasinski) must do everything they can to raise their children, Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe). However, this comes at a price; Lee sacrifices himself to save their kids from the death angels. But will his sacrifice be in vain?
A Quiet Place Part ll (2021)
IMDB: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 71%
Remember the question of whether Lee Abbott’s sacrifice would be in vain? The answer is “No.” His family discovers the death angels’ weakness and how to kill them.
In this sequel, Evelyn (Emily Blunt), now a widow, along with Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe), continues their journey to survival. Along the way, they meet Emmett (Cillian Murphy), a friend of Lee Abbott.
There’s a greater chance of facing the death angels and emerging victorious.
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