Movies About The World Ending

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

Threads is a British made-for-TV movie directed by Mick Jackson and written by Barry Hines. Set in the city of Sheffield, England during the Cold War era, it tells the story of the impact of a nuclear war on the city and its inhabitants. The movie shows the initial effects of the war, including the destruction caused by a single nuclear bomb, followed by the long-term consequences of a post-apocalyptic world. It highlights the suffering of the people as well as the effects of radiation and the breakdown of civil infrastructure. In addition to the physical destruction, the film also examines the psychological effects of the conflict on survivors, including depression, guilt, and desperation. It is an incredibly powerful and realistic depiction of the consequences of a nuclear war.

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

Children of Men is a 2006 dystopian science fiction film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and Michael Caine. Set in the near future in 2027, the world has become virtually uninhabitable due to infertility, with the human race facing extinction. The story follows an ex-activist, Theo Faron (Owen), who is asked to help transport a woman (Moore) carrying an unborn child, the first pregnancy in almost two decades. The film follows Theo as he navigates a perilous and violent journey in search of a safe haven for the child and a way to save humanity's future. The film is based on the 1992 novel of the same name by P. D. James.

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

The Birds is a classic psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The story follows a wealthy socialite, Melanie Daniels, who travels to a small town in northern California to pursue a potential romance with a local lawyer, Mitch Brenner. However, things take an unexpected turn when a large flock of birds suddenly appears and begins attacking the townspeople. As the attacks get more and more frequent, the townspeople must find a way to survive. Hitchcock’s film is a masterclass in suspense, as the audience is left in fear and awe of the seemingly arbitrary bird attacks. The movie is a timeless classic that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

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. Set in a dystopian near-future London, the film follows a group of survivors in the aftermath of a deadly virus that has wiped out most of the population. After being released from a coma, Jim (Cillian Murphy) discovers that the city has been overrun by infected people who are driven by a feral rage. With the help of other survivors, Jim embarks on a journey to find out what has happened and to find a way to survive. Along the way, he discovers the truth about the virus and how it has affected the world. As the group struggles to survive, they must also contend with the military forces that are attempting to contain the virus and the infected. Ultimately, Jim and the others must make a choice: stay and fight for survival or flee and hope for a better future.

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