Cargo

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Cargo

2017

1h 45m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It's actually very powerful.

Aug 28, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Marco L

(CASTELLANO) En Cargo, los zombis no son realmente los protagonistas. La historia se centra en un padre desesperado por salvar a su hija en un mundo que se está desmoronando. Martin Freeman, en el papel principal, transmite esa desesperación y amor paternal que convierte esta película en algo más emocional que aterrador. La ambientación en Australia le da un aire diferente, con paisajes desolados que refuerzan la idea de aislamiento y peligro constante. A lo largo de la película, se siente la tensión de la cuenta atrás para el protagonista, pero también hay momentos en los que la trama se vuelve un poco lenta y puede perder algo de fuerza. No es una película de zombis al uso. No hay demasiada acción ni grandes escenas de terror, pero Cargo ofrece algo distinto al centrarse en la humanidad en medio del caos. No es perfecta, pero deja una sensación más reflexiva que muchas películas del género, lo que la convierte en una experiencia diferente dentro del cine de zombis. (ENGLISH) In Cargo, the zombies aren’t really the main focus. The story revolves around a desperate father trying to save his daughter in a world that’s falling apart. Martin Freeman, in the lead role, conveys both the desperation and deep paternal love that make this film more emotional than terrifying. The Australian setting gives it a unique feel, with desolate landscapes that reinforce the sense of isolation and constant danger. Throughout the film, the tension of the protagonist’s countdown is palpable, but there are also moments where the pacing slows down and loses some impact. This isn’t a typical zombie movie. There isn’t much action or intense horror, but Cargo offers something different by focusing on humanity amidst the chaos. It’s not perfect, but it leaves a more reflective impression than most films in the genre, making it a unique experience within zombie cinema.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Jans M

Really enjoyed this movie !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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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

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Audience Member

This film has no dialogue, but every action is powerful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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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

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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

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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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