Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seen it?2012 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Lobster, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lorene Scafaria
- Steve CarellDodge Petersen
- Keira KnightleyPenelope "Penny" Lockhart
- Connie BrittonDiane
- Rob CorddryWarren
- Adam BrodyOwen
- Derek LukeAlan Speck
- Martin SheenFrank Petersen
- Melanie LynskeyKaren Amalfi
- Nancy CarellLinda Petersen
- William L. PetersenTrucker