This Is the End

Name: This Is the End
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2013-06-12
Cast: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride

2013 | 106 min | Action, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Bugonia or The World's End, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect drug use.

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$126 million worldwide on a $32 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 445K people sought it out in the past year