Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 2012

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
89%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
50%
Splat

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

Steve Carell

as Dodge Petersen

Keira Knightley

as Penelope "Penny" Lockhart

Connie Britton

as Diane

Rob Corddry

as Warren

Adam Brody

as Owen

Derek Luke

as Alan Speck

Martin Sheen

as Frank Petersen

Melanie Lynskey

as Karen Amalfi

Nancy Carell

as Linda Petersen

William Petersen

as Trucker

Director:

Lorene Scafaria

Writer:

Lorene Scafaria

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance,Adventure

Release Date:

2012 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

101 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Steve Carell

as Dodge Petersen

Keira Knightley

as Penelope "Penny" Lockhart

Connie Britton

as Diane

Rob Corddry

as Warren

Adam Brody

as Owen

Derek Luke

as Alan Speck

Martin Sheen

as Frank Petersen

Melanie Lynskey

as Karen Amalfi

Nancy Carell

as Linda Petersen

William Petersen

as Trucker

Gillian Jacobs

as Waitress / Katie

T.J. Miller

as Chipper Host / Darcy

Patton Oswalt

as Roache

Bob Stephenson

as Officer Wally Johnson

Brad Morris

as Radio Announcer (voice)

Mark Moses

as Anchorman

Roger Aaron Brown

as Alfred

Rob Huebel

as Jeremy

Trisha Gorman

as Crying Woman

Tonita Castro

as Elsa

Leslie Murphy

as Amy

Kasey Campbell

as Danny

Vince Grant

as Man #1 / Chip

Amy Schumer

as Woman #1 / Lacey

Marshall Manesh

as Indian Man

Aleister

as Sorry

Rene Gube

as Cell-Mate

Jim O'Heir

as Cop #2

Daniel Maurio

as Toilet Guy

Matthew Alan Brady

as Kissing Couple In Park (uncredited)

Tony Brown

as Gay Party Guest (uncredited)

Lauren Crawford

as Bikini Girl (uncredited)

Laura Mann

as Sarah (uncredited)

Prestin Persson

as Bikini Girl (uncredited)

Lauren K. Solomon

as Kissing Friendsy's Customer (uncredited)

Chris Spinelli

as Cyclist (uncredited)

Hannah Victoria Stock

as Party Girl (uncredited)

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