Movies like The Quiet Earth

Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later presents a desolate London after a highly contagious virus spreads, leaving few survivors. It shares its post-apocalyptic setting with The Quiet Earth, along with themes of human desolation and the struggle to retain humanity in the face of catastrophe.

Children of Men tackles a dystopian future where human infertility has led to societal collapse. The search for hope and survival echoes The Quiet Earth's narrative, pulling audiences into a world on the brink of despair with a poignant tale of potential redemption.

I Am Legend stars Will Smith as a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, struggling to find a cure for a plague that has turned humans into nocturnal mutants. The sense of isolation and the fight for survival connect it to The Quiet Earth, offering viewers a gripping tale of the last person on Earth scenario.

Oblivion features Tom Cruise as a drone repairman stationed on an Earth devastated by war with extraterrestrials. The film's exploration of identity, memory, and the mystery of an empty Earth shares the sense of solitude and intrigue found in The Quiet Earth.

The Road, based on Cormac McCarthy's novel, presents a father and son journeying through a post-apocalyptic America. It's a haunting vision of survival and the bond between family members which can resonate with viewers who appreciate the personal drama amidst the desolation seen in The Quiet Earth.

The Book of Eli follows Denzel Washington's character as he navigates a post-apocalyptic wasteland, protecting a sacred book that holds the key to humanity's future. The film's stark landscapes and themes of preservation of culture and knowledge align closely with the mood of The Quiet Earth.