The Last Man on Earth (2015)
A lone man navigates a post-apocalyptic world with absurd humor and a deeply melancholic spirit.
The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at the bank. Now, in his RV, Phil searches the country for other survivors.
How intense is The Last Man on Earth?
The Last Man on Earth is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs absurdist. Rated TV-14.
What The Last Man on Earth feels like
- Tone
- melancholydarkly comicabsurdistbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Last Man on Earth
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Last Man on Earth for you?
Is The Last Man on Earth scary?
Only a little. The Last Man on Earth has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Last Man on Earth gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Last Man on Earth sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Last Man on Earth OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Last Man on Earth?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream The Last Man on Earth?
The Last Man on Earth is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Last Man on Earth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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