The End of the Tour
Seen it?2015 | 106 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 122K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Ponsoldt
- Jason SegelDavid Foster Wallace
- Jesse EisenbergDavid Lipsky
- Mamie GummerJulie
- Mickey SumnerBetsy
- Johnny OttoPilot
- Anna ChlumskySarah
- Joan CusackPatty
- Becky Ann BakerBookstore Manager
- Ron LivingstonDavid Lipsky's Editor
- Stephanie CottonUnited Ticket Agent