When it comes to some streaming services like HBO, Canadian friends don’t always have access to all the shows. But in comes Crave, a Canadian subscription video-on-demand platform. It directly rivals other subscription-based, over-the-top streaming services in Canada, particularly those based in the United States. Unfortunately, it does not carry all of the shows and movies that services in the United States offer, but it does offer a variety of content. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite; the best post-apocalyptic movies and shows on Crave. This list also includes apocalyptic and dystopian titles.
The Best Post-Apocalyptic movies and Shows on Crave
Last Survivors (2021)
Last Survivors (previously named SHTF) is a 2021 thriller film by director Drew Mylrea and featuring Drew Van Acker, Alicia Silverstone, and Stephen Moyer in leading roles. Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, the story unfolds over two decades, where Troy (played by Stephen Moyer) has raised his son, Jake (Drew Van Acker), in seclusion amidst the wilderness, far from any traces of civilization.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 Australian action film set in a post-apocalyptic world, co-written, co-produced, and directed by George Miller. Collaborating with Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris on the screenplay, Miller brought forth the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise. Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Kennedy Miller Mitchell, and RatPac-Dune Entertainment, and distributed by Roadshow Entertainment in Australia and Warner Bros. Pictures internationally, the film stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Supporting roles are played by Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Zoë Kravitz, Abbey Lee, and Courtney Eaton. The narrative unfolds in a desert wasteland where resources like petrol and water are scarce, as Max Rockatansky teams up with Imperator Furiosa to confront cult leader Immortan Joe and his army, leading to an intense road battle.
The Last of Us (2023)
The Last of Us is an American drama television series set in a post-apocalyptic world, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO. Drawing inspiration from the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, the show is situated two decades into a pandemic triggered by a widespread fungal infection, resulting in hosts turning into zombie-like beings and societal collapse. The initial season, based on the 2013 game, revolves around Joel (portrayed by Pedro Pascal), a smuggler entrusted with escorting Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey), a teenager immune to the infection, across a ravaged United States. The upcoming second season is anticipated to adapt elements from the 2020 sequel, possibly exploring the perspective of Abby (potentially portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever).
Into the Forest (2015)
Into the Forest is a 2015 Canadian independent drama film set in an apocalyptic world. It is written and directed by Patricia Rozema, adapting the 1996 novel by Jean Hegland. The film features Elliot Page and Evan Rachel Wood portraying orphaned sisters who are survivalists in a forest devoid of electrical power.
The Handmaid’s Tale (5 seasons)
The Handmaid’s Tale is an American dystopian television series developed by Bruce Miller, adapted from the 1985 novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Commissioned by the streaming service Hulu with a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes, production commenced in late 2016. The storyline unfolds in a dystopian future following a Second American Civil War, where a theonomic and totalitarian regime imposes a society that enslaves fertile women, known as “Handmaids,” for the purpose of bearing children.
Starship Troopers (1997)
Starship Troopers is a science fiction novel written by Robert A. Heinlein in 1959, which has since been adapted into various forms of media, including films, animated series, and video games. The story is set in a future where humanity is engaged in a war against an insectoid alien species known as the Arachnids or “Bugs.” The narrative explores themes of militarism, citizenship, and the nature of democracy. The novel has been praised for its social and political commentary, as well as its action-packed storytelling.
Polaris (2022)
In the year 2144, a young girl, nurtured by a polar bear, embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny. Fleeing from merciless warriors determined to eliminate her mother, she sets out to forge her own path in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty.
Armageddon (1998)
Upon uncovering a grim truth—that an asteroid comparable in size to Texas is hurtling towards Earth—NASA takes urgent action by assembling a team of skilled deep-core drillers. Their mission: to avert global catastrophe and rescue humanity from impending doom by intercepting the asteroid before it collides with our planet.
Simulant (2023)
The connection between a grieving widow and a humanoid A.I. places the artificial intelligence entity squarely in the crosshairs of a government agent determined to prevent the emergence of machine consciousness. As their bond deepens, the A.I. must navigate the complexities of its own existence while confronting the imminent threat posed by those who seek to suppress its potential.
Alien (1979)
A commercial starship, roused from its cryo-sleep capsules during its journey homeward, is compelled to investigate a distress signal emanating from an enigmatic alien vessel. As the crew grapples with the unfolding mystery, they must confront the unknown dangers lurking within the depths of space, navigating a perilous journey fraught with uncertainty and peril.
Pacific Rim (2013)
In the midst of an ongoing war between humanity and monstrous creatures, a seasoned former pilot and a determined trainee join forces with a singular goal: to prevent the impending apocalypse and safeguard the world from annihilation. Together, they embark on a daring mission that will test their courage, skills, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Independence Day (1996)
As an extraterrestrial threat looms, with the aliens’ intent set on invading and decimating Earth, humanity finds itself confronting vastly superior technology. Yet, in the face of overwhelming odds, mankind’s greatest asset emerges: an unyielding determination to endure and survive at any cost.
Nope (2022)
A brother and sister stumble upon an ominous presence looming in the skies above their California horse ranch, setting off a chain of unsettling events that unravel a sinister mystery shrouded in secrecy.
The Hunger Games (Series)
Katniss Everdeen bravely volunteers to take her sister’s position in the annual Hunger Games, a ruthless competition where teenagers from each of Panem’s 12 Districts are pitted against one another in a battle for survival, with only one emerging victorious.
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