The Living End

1992·Movie
1h 25min·NR
IMDb6.6Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes73%61%

Where to watch

KanopyMUBIDekkooStrand Releasing

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The Living End fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An irresponsible movie by Gregg Araki.

Two HIV-positive young men — a semi-employed film critic and a hot hustler — tear off on a cross-country crime spree.
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Crew

Directed by:
Gregg Araki
Written by:
Gregg Araki
Produced by:
Andrea Sperling, Jon Jost, Jim Stark
Composed by:
Cole Coonce, George Lockwood, Marianne Dissard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Living End

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Living End legally?

KanopyMUBIDekkooStrand Releasing

The Living End is included with a subscription to MUBI and Dekkoo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Living End worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Living End rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is The Living End?

1 h 25 min

The Living End runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Living End?

Critics69
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Living End much the same way.

Was The Living End a box office hit?

Budget$20,000
Box office$692,585

Yes, a big one. It cost about $20,000 to make and earned $692,585 worldwide, 34.6 times its budget.

What language is The Living End in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Living End?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Living End in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Living End use?

Hair-Trigger TemperPsycho LesbianRight Through His PantsPotty EmergencyAnonymous Public Phone CallReckless Gun UsageGay Best FriendHurricane of EuphemismsCrazy Jealous GuyNoodle IncidentAuto EroticaMale Gazeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Living End, including Hair-Trigger Temper, Psycho Lesbian, Right Through His Pants.

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