

The Quiet Earth
The End of the World is Just the Beginning
6.6(655)19851h 31mRated R4
After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
TMDB
6.6/10
655 votes
IMDb
6.7/10
28,831 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Tomatometer
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $2,123,135
- Language
- English
- research
- government
- experiment
- based on novel or book
- bomb
- sun
- post-apocalyptic future
- earth
- alone
- laboratory
- disappearance
- disaster
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Awards & recognition
- Total wins
- 10
- Total nominations
- 1
- 10 wins
- 1 nomination total
Awards data for The Quiet Earth provided by OMDb.
Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR18 Oct 1985
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical (limited)15Edinburgh International Film Festival2 Jul 2017
United Arab EmiratesAE
- PhysicalBlu-Ray release3 Oct 2018
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalM3 Jul 1986
CanadaCA
- Theatrical (limited)RToronto International Film Festival8 Sept 1985
BrazilBR
- Theatrical1617 Oct 1985
FranceFR
- PremiereCannes Film Market11 May 1985
- TheatricalU15 Jan 1986
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1611 Sept 1986
SwedenSE
- PhysicalDVD release8 Sept 2001
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Quiet Earth released?
- The Quiet Earth was released on 8 September 1985.
- Where can I watch The Quiet Earth online?
- The Quiet Earth is available on Tubi TV, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Quiet Earth?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Quiet Earth is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Quiet Earth?
- The Quiet Earth holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 655 votes, and an IMDb rating of 6.7/10.
- Who directed The Quiet Earth?
- The Quiet Earth (1985) was directed by Geoff Murphy.
- How long is The Quiet Earth?
- The Quiet Earth runs for 1h 31m.















