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It's Only the End of the World

Name: It's Only the End of the World
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-09-21
Cast: Gaspard Ulliel, Nathalie Baye, Vincent Cassel, Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux

2016 | 99 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and 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. If you loved American Beauty or The Normal Heart, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after a long absence to tell his family that he is dying.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Sound Editing. Plus 15 other awards.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Xavier Dolan

Gaspard UllielLouis
Nathalie BayeMartine
Vincent CasselAntoine
Marion CotillardCatherine
Léa SeydouxSuzanne
Antoine DesrochersPierre Jolicoeur
William Boyce BlanchetteLouis (age 15)
Sasha SamarTaxi Driver
Arthur CouillardLittle Boy on the Airplane
Patricia TulasneAir Hostess