Endgame (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Endgame is a 2009 historical drama directed by Pete Travis. It earned $26,260 worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Director
- Pete Travis
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Monterey Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Endgame About?
The premise of Endgame without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1980s in South Africa, international sanctions and escalating violence create a tense atmosphere. Amidst the political turmoil, unlikely individuals work to establish a fragile peace between opposing forces. Through volatile negotiations, intrigue, and surprising developments, a tentative trust begins to form, offering a potential path towards hope for a nation facing the threat of racial conflict.
Endgame Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Endgame
Directed by Pete Travis.
- Director Pete Travis
More from Pete Travis
More films directed by Pete Travis, best-rated first: Dredd, Vantage Point, City of Tiny Lights and The Go-Between.
Endgame Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Endgame 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Endgame Plot Summary
What happens in Endgame from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film paints a portrait of the twilight of apartheid, not through grand public events, but through a web of quiet, high-stakes conversations that unfold far from the public eye. Set in a refined country house in Somerset, England, the narrative follows a series of secret talks that bring together the African National Congress and members of the National Party, the very forces that had for decades shaped South Africa’s political landscape. The setting—calm rooms, steady routines, and the privacy of a secluded estate—serves as a stark counterpoint to the seismic shifts happening in the country and around the world, reminding viewers that history is often negotiated in intimate, almost domestic spaces.
Full summary
The whole story of Endgame, scene by scene
Endgame Box Office
Endgame grossed $26,260 worldwide. $9,645 came from the US and Canada and $16,615 (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$26.3K
- US & Canada
- $9.6K
- International
- $16.6K
Endgame Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Endgame.
How Well Do You Know Endgame?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which country do the political negotiations at the heart of the film take place?
Cars in Endgame
32 cars on screen, including the Daimler XJ1200 and the Mercedes-Benz 230 E W123.
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1988 Nissan Hardbody Important role
Endgame Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Frente a Frente com o Inimigo” and “Die Mandela-Verschwörung”.
- Also known as
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- Frente a Frente com o Inimigo
- Die Mandela-Verschwörung
- Endgame - Die Mandela Verschwörung
- Конец игры
- סוף המשחק
- Край на играта
- Finální hra
- 游戏终点
- 엔드게임
- Jocul final
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Endgame FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Endgame, each answered in a sentence.
When was Endgame released?
Endgame was released on November 6, 2009.
Who directed Endgame?
Endgame was directed by Pete Travis.
More films by Pete Travis How much did Endgame make at the box office?
Endgame grossed $26,260 worldwide ($9,645 domestic, $16,615 international).
How is Endgame rated?
Endgame has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Endgame have a post-credit scene?
No. Endgame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Endgame in?
The original language of Endgame is Chinese.
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