10 Overlooked But Awesome Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now

10. Z For Zachariah

Movies about the apocalypse often make the apocalypse the focal point, shying away from the human drama that would most definitely occur should the world suddenly come to an end. Conversely, Z For Zachariah smartly places a heavy emphasis on its characters, refusing to explain why most of humanity has been wiped out and letting the derelict buildings and environments speak for themselves. The world just is the way it is.

And without this needless exposition, Z For Zachariah is allowed to breathe. The film only has three cast members - Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Chris Pine - and as a result, their characters are complex, three-dimensional and fleshed out. The movie cuts deep, exploring how emotions like lust, jealousy and love would work if a traditional society no longer existed and as a result, the film feels unique within the post-apocalyptic sub-genre.

Because it's a slower, more thoughtful experience, Z For Zachariah won't appease those fans who prefer their dystopias with a few more zombies, but that's precisely why it deserves your attention - it takes a familiar framework and tries something a little different.