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Cargo takes a refreshingly character-driven approach to the zombie genre that's further distinguished by its Australian setting and Martin Freeman's terrific lead performance.

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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) Susie Porter, Anthony Hayes and David Gulpilil are among the excellent supporting cast in an uncommonly thoughtful spin on the genre. Jan 5, 2019 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review It's actually very powerful. Aug 28, 2018 Full Review Nick Dent Time Out Cargo's big drawcard is its sheer humanity. There's a lot of tragedy on show here, and you'll have to be made of stern stuff indeed to make it through this outback odyssey without a few tears. Rated: 4/5 Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Daniel Howat Next Best Picture How would you care for your child, especially if your own life was threatened? An interesting question to be sure, but the film struggles to overcome genre cliches and pacing issues to explore the answer. Rated: 5/10 May 19, 2022 Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It This zombie movie places the zombies as a secondary character, giving us a heartbreaking story of survival. Jan 2, 2021 Full Review Matthew St. Clair Cinema Sentries Yolanda Ramke, who wrote and co-directed the film with Ben Howling, has crafted a story... packed with both horror and heart. Oct 9, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

Jans M Really enjoyed this movie ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review L M Omg, was on edge and wanted to cry all same time throughout. Strong movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Audience Member This film has no dialogue, but every action is powerful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Christian C AI reviews are written by people with AI doing their thinking for them… Those are the people whining about this movie. Watch it. It was solid. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Crimson W No es mala, pero si viste el corto en el que se inspiraron para crearla, definitivamente te ahorras toda la película, sobre todo con ese tramo final, no sorprende y deja inconforme. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review irish w Martin Freeman did a great job. A decent but not the best zombie apocalyptic film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately seeks a new home for his infant child, and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.

Director

Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke

Producer

Russell Ackerman, Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Mark Patterson, John Schoenfelder

Screenwriter

Yolanda Ramke

Production Co

Causeway Films, White Hot Productions

Genre

Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language

English

Release Date (Streaming)

May 18, 2018

Runtime

1h 45m

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