Movies About End Of The World

From Mick Jackson, starring Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May
Rated TV-MA

Threads is a 1984 British television drama film written by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson. It follows the story of two families in Sheffield, England as they experience the full effects of a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom. The film is acclaimed for its realism, and the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. The film begins with the relationship between Ruth and Jimmy, two young people who are in love. As international tensions mount, the effects of a nuclear attack are felt throughout the city. People become homeless, food is scarce, and radiation sickness quickly spreads. In the aftermath, survival is the only priority, and both families must fight to stay alive. Threads is a grim, but powerful reminder of the devastating effects of nuclear war.

From Alfonso Cuarón, starring Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine
Rated R

Children of Men is a dystopian science fiction film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and released in 2006. The film takes place in 2027, where the world is in chaos due to the fact that no children have been born for eighteen years. This has caused widespread despair, leading to immigration control and a police state across the world. The main character, Theo Faron, is recruited by a radical political group to help them smuggle a pregnant refugee, Kee, out of the country. As they make their way through a war-torn England, they are pursued by the police, which leads to a series of intense and dangerous situations. The film follows their journey as they attempt to find a safe haven for Kee and her unborn child, while also exploring the harsh realities of a world without hope.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is a classic horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1963. It follows Melanie Daniels, a wealthy socialite who meets a handsome lawyer in San Francisco and travels to his hometown of Bodega Bay to give him a surprise gift. Upon her arrival, strange and increasingly violent bird attacks begin to plague the town. As the birds become more and more aggressive, the townsfolk must figure out how to protect themselves and survive the onslaught. With stunning visuals and an ominous score, The Birds is a classic Hitchcock thriller and a masterful exploration of the horror genre.

From Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Alex Palmer
Rated R

"28 Days Later..." is a post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle. The story follows a group of survivors in the wake of a virus outbreak that has turned most of the population into mindless, violent zombies. Led by Jim, a bike courier who awoke from a coma 28 days after the outbreak, the survivors must fight their way across London in search of safety. Along the way, they encounter a dangerous military group and a sinister scientist running a virus research facility. As they struggle to survive, they must also come to terms with the fact that the virus has changed the world forever.

From Francis Lawrence, starring Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Rated PG-13

From John Hillcoat, starring Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall
Rated R

From Don McKellar, starring Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Roberta Maxwell, Robin Gammell
Rated R

From Stanley Kramer, starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Rated Approved

From Matt Reeves, starring Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Rated PG-13

From Roland Emmerich, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
Rated PG-13

From Byron Haskin, starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Robert Cornthwaite
Rated G

From Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, starring Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Gary Oldman
Rated R

From Michael Bay, starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler
Rated PG-13

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto
Rated PG-13

From L.Q. Jones, starring Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Susanne Benton, Tim McIntire
Rated R

From Roland Emmerich, starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok
Rated PG-13

From Boris Sagal, starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo
Rated PG

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane
Rated PG-13

From Jan de Bont, starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz
Rated PG-13

From Thom Eberhardt, starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Sharon Farrell
Rated PG-13

From Alex Proyas, starring Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury, Rose Byrne, Lara Robinson
Rated PG-13

From Mimi Leder, starring Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Reynolds, starring Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper, Tina Majorino
Rated PG-13

From Chris Gorak, starring Mary McCormack, Rory Cochrane, Tony Perez, Scotty Noyd Jr.
Rated R

From Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams
Rated R