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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.
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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

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James D I enjoyed this look at a zombie style film a normal man desperately seeking help in an empty landscape not all men are born heroes like a marvel film nor was the lead character he was in the unknown and did what he thought was best it a fresh look at that and what a brilliant ending he knows its his end he does everything he can to save his daughter like any father would brilliant film Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/25 Full Review Manuel G Waste of time. Main character caused his own family's downfall. This script was written with crayons. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Paschalis D It introduces some fresh ideas to the zombie genre, but zombies aren’t really the main focus here. I went in expecting more action and was ready to rate it a 3 because of the lack of it, but the ending hit me like a punch to the gut. It almost made me cry. It’s a deeply sad film that really puts you in the protagonist’s shoes and makes you feel every bit of what he’s going through. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review Samuel L Boy oh boy, this movie is something else, it makes my eyelids float if you know what I mean. Bring some snacks and a tissue box (just in case) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Audience Member There’s something moving about this approach to human moral and spiritual disintegration using the zombie genre as metaphor. The Australian landscape and its roaming former custodians — the Aboriginal people — imbues a tragic sadness for what we’ve done to the world and ourselves. This film struck me to my core as an Australian living with the confusion and deeply affecting spiritual price I want to ignore, but can’t, despite all the convenience of both my privileged ancestry and modern society. It seems living on this continent is not merely a conscious lifestyle choice. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Ansh : AJ : So beautiful, emotional, scary and engaging ! Can't tell how much I like this movie. The way how this movie shows the love of a father for his family that he protect his dear child till his last breath makes it a true art ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anthony Hayes

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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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