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This is the way the world ends: Apocalyptic films
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A Boy & His DogA Boy & His Dog
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Post-nuclear survival, libido, and wasteland. Surreal and disturbing.
The Atomic CafeThe Atomic Cafe
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Classic documentary that focuses on key symbols in the nuclear end-of-the-world mythology.
The Day AfterThe Day After
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Along with "Testament," a chilling dramatization of nuclear war.
The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)
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Global warning's extreme weather patterns freeze the northern hemisphere.
Ever Since the World EndedEver Since the World Ended
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Faux documentary about a human race nearly obliterated by a plague.
I Am Legend (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)I Am Legend (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)
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A "cure" mutates into a virus, nearly ending the human species.
Last NightLast Night
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The sun is going nova, and the earth's people must figure out how to spend their last night.
Life After People (History Channel)Life After People (History Channel)
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Human extinction is quickly absorbed by the planet. Fascinating documentary.
Miracle MileMiracle Mile
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Perhaps the best of end of the world films. Is the apocalypse real or prank? The film's question underscores the sheer weirdness of an end to everything.
The NoahThe Noah
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The sole survivor of nuclear war "repopulates" the earth.
On the BeachOn the Beach
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The first filming of Neville Shute's excellent novel. Typical of its time, a bit melodramatic.
On the BeachOn the Beach
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A more recent version. Well worth watching.
The Quiet EarthThe Quiet Earth
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The president of a cardboard world.
Cult Fiction: The Quiet EarthCult Fiction: The Quiet Earth
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The earlier, better version.
The Road WarriorThe Road Warrior
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The granddaddy of end of the world cinematic myths.
The SacrificeThe Sacrifice
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Tarkovsky's final film, the film focuses on the protagonist's vow to sacrifice everything he holds dear to hold off nuclear destruction. A bit overdown, but well worth watching.
TestamentTestament
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A northern California town slowly dies from radiation poisoning and deprivation in the wake of nuclear war.
Time of the WolfTime of the Wolf
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This French film focuses on the dog-eat-dog descent of society after an unspecified worldwide disaster.
WaterworldWaterworld
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Global warming has covered most of the earth's land mass.
When the Wind Blows [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ]When the Wind Blows [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ]
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A British production. An elderly couple living in the country, post-nuclear war.