These Final Hours
Seen it?2014 | 87 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. 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 likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Mad Max 2 or Greenland, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
With the end of the world only hours away, self-absorbed James heads to the ultimate party-to-end-all-parties. On his way there, he saves the life of a young girl named Rose who is searching desperately for her missing father. This simple act sets James on a path to redemption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$360K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zak Hilditch
- Nathan PhillipsJames
- Angourie RiceRose
- Daniel HenshallFreddy
- Jessica De GouwZoe
- David FieldRadio Man
- Sarah SnookMandy's Mum
- Kathryn BeckVicky
- Lynette CurranJames' Mum
- Zaydah-leeJames' Sister
- Nelson AspenHimself