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The Endless

2017·Movie
1h 52min·NR
75
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Wonder8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Time is a prison.

Two brothers return to the cult they fled from years ago to discover that the group's beliefs may be more sane than they once thought.
Mind-Bending Sci-Fi HorrorCosmic HorrorTime Loop MysteryExistential DreadBrotherhood & Cult DynamicsUnsettling AtmosphereSupernatural ThrillerPhilosophical ThemesLow Budget Indie Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Endless legally?

The Endless is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Endless worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Endless rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Endless?

1 h 52 min

The Endless runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Endless?

Critics86
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Endless higher (86) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Endless a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$956,425

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $956,425 worldwide, 96% of its budget.

What language is The Endless in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Endless?

36ATAUBEBFBRCACDCHDEDKEEESFIFR+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Endless in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Endless use?

Manipulative BastardEldritch LocationIronic NameBittersweet EndingThe CameoArc SymbolCreepy GoodSleep DeprivationRetconLiteral MetaphorWeird MoonE = MC Hammerand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for The Endless, including Manipulative Bastard, Eldritch Location, Ironic Name.