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Restart

Restart

2022
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With her eyes always on her phone counting likes and shares, Samantha doesn't notice the beauty and opportunity that surrounds her. Until a mysterious stranger offers her a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Zev Howley
Starring
Mark Robert Walters / Cris Cochrane / Elise O'Rafferty / Kieran Cochrane / Noah Cochrane

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking relatable contemporary digital disconnected introspective gentle earnest subtle muted predictable hopeful

Reviews

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Diana Evans
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Restart’ attempts to capture the zeitgeist of digital distraction, presenting a protagonist whose world is confined to her phone. The performances are steady, with Elise O'Rafferty portraying Samantha’s initial disconnect with a convincing ennui. The narrative hinges on…

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Charles Davies
Mar 26, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In ‘Restart’, we encounter Samantha, a protagonist whose life revolves around her phone screen, a narrative device that feels increasingly worn. The film’s ambition to critique digital obsession is clear, but its execution falters. While the cast, including…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Restart’ offers a much-needed cinematic pause button for the perpetually online. The central conceit, a young woman blinded by digital metrics to the world around her, is both relatable and poignant. The ensemble cast, notably Mark Robert Walters…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This offering, ‘Restart’, arrives with a premise that resonates deeply in our hyper-connected age. The story of Samantha, lost in the digital ether, is a familiar one, yet there's potential for a fresh perspective. The cast, including Cris…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Restart’ presents a timely narrative, grappling with the ubiquity of digital life. The film centres on Samantha, whose existence is seemingly dictated by the validation of social media likes. Mark Robert Walters and Elise O'Rafferty anchor the story,…

FAQs

Information regarding specific streaming availability for 'Restart' in Australia is not detailed in the provided context. Viewers interested in watching the film are advised to check major Australian streaming platforms and digital rental services closer to or after its release date of August 26, 2022, for confirmed broadcast details.