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The End

1978·Movie
1h 40min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic467.6Rotten Tomatoes56%51%
IMDb6.1Metacritic467.6Rotten Tomatoes56%51%

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fuboTVMGM+PhiloFawesome

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The End fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Are there laughs before death?

Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
Dark ComedySuicideExistentialismEccentric CharactersSatiricalMelancholyPsychologicalBlack HumorCringe Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Burt Reynolds
Written by:
Jerry Belson
Produced by:
James Best, Lawrence Gordon, Mike Fenton
Composed by:
Paul Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The End

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The End legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloFawesomeTubi TV

The End is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. 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 End worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The End rated?

RSuicide themesStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and strong language.

How long is The End?

1 h 40 min

The End runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The End?

Critics51
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate The End higher (63) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The End a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 15.0 times its budget.

What language is The End in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The End?

73ARATAUAZBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+59

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The End in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The End use?

Forced EuthanasiaWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Bungled SuicideI Cannot Self-TerminateSuicide by SeaWorth Living ForDeath SeekerMorality ChainAx-CrazyYour Days Are NumberedTerminal Diagnosis SuicideMood Whiplashand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The End, including Forced Euthanasia, When You Coming Home, Dad?, Bungled Suicide.