Eternity (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Eternity is a 2025 comedy drama directed by David Freyne, starring Elizabeth Olsen as Joan, Betty Buckley and Miles Teller. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $35.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Comedy at the Critics' Choice 2026. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- David Freyne
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- A24
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eternity About?
The premise of Eternity without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In a bureaucratic afterlife where each soul has exactly one week to decide its permanent destination, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) must make an impossible decision. She is torn between the man she built her life with (Miles Teller) and the first love she lost early, a young man (Callum Turner) who has waited for decades, hoping she will choose to spend eternity with him.
Eternity Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Olsen leads the cast as Joan, with Betty Buckley as Older Joan and Miles Teller as Larry. Directed by David Freyne; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Freyne
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Callum Turner as Luke
Also Starring in Eternity
· 16 more- Barry Primus Older Larry
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph Anna
- John Early Ryan
- Olga Merediz Karen
- Ryan Beil Fenwick
- Christie Burke Gia
- Panta Mosleh Jill
- Damon Johnson Zach
- Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez Boy in Suit
- Danny Mac Sam
- Meg Roe Woman in Khakis
- Lucy Turnbull Charlotte
- Taliya Brielle Evans Flipboard Operator
- Carson Bokenfohr Man in Khakis
- Brett Willis Disappointed Vendor
- Mark Anthony Pariñas Agonizing Man
More from David Freyne
More films directed by David Freyne, best-rated first: Dating Amber, The Cured and The First Wave.
Eternity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eternity 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in character & emotion (88) and weakest in sensory experience (68).
Eternity Echo Score Breakdown
Eternity delivers a whimsical concept anchored by strong performances, yet its execution falters through repetitive pacing and underutilized visual potential. Critics applaud the inventive premise and chemistry among the lead trio, while noting the film’s tendency to linger in monotonous cycles. The mixed reception across direction, storytelling, and sensory design yields an overall impression of a charming but uneven romantic dramedy that rewards first-time viewers more than repeat watchings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, Eternity shows flashes of imagination but lacks consistent aesthetic depth. The Associated Press highlights its shrewd whimsicality, and IGN praises strong direction, whereas The Guardian notes a nostalgic visual ambition that feels under‑realized. The Film Stage criticizes the thin aesthetic possibilities, suggesting the visual style does not fully support the premise. Overall, the artful elements are moderately effective.
- Character & Emotion 88
When it comes to character and emotional resonance, the film excels through nuanced performances and engaging chemistry. The cast is described as charming by the AP, and both The Film Maven and Looper commend the heartfelt portrayals. The Reveal emphasizes the script’s depth for each character, while Boston Globe’s criticism of character appeal is an outlier. Collectively, the performances provide a strong emotional core.
- Story & Flow 70
The narrative balances an inventive after‑life premise with uneven pacing. Critics such as the AP praise the storytelling setup, and The Reveal values the script’s refusal to oversimplify. Conversely, the San Francisco Chronicle and The Film Stage label the plot monotonous and thin, and Boston Globe questions its romantic payoff. The story therefore sits between fresh concept and repetitive execution.
- Sensory Experience 68
Sensory experience in Eternity is marked by an eclectic visual tone that never fully coalesces. The Guardian notes an attempt to revive a classic cinema atmosphere, and the AP mentions imaginative whimsicality, yet The Film Stage points out missed aesthetic opportunities. With limited commentary on sound design, the overall sensory impact remains modestly positive but not fully realized.
- Rewatch Factor 78
Rewatch value is moderate‑high, driven by the film’s charm and humor that many find endearing. Looper calls it a crowd‑pleaser, Zach Pope ranks it among favorite rom‑coms, and IGN finds it heartfelt. However, critics such as The Film Stage argue the film grows thin quickly, suggesting diminished appeal on subsequent viewings. The net effect is a pleasing but not endlessly repeatable experience.
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
910133 ratings
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Eternity Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Eternity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Larry, Miles Teller and Joan, Elizabeth Olsen, are an argumentative elderly couple married for 65 years who attend a family gender reveal party. Joan has terminal cancer, a secret they’ve kept from the family for years. At the gathering, Larry is shown a photo of Luke, Callum Turner, Joan’s first husband who died in the Korean War. Overwhelmed, Larry suddenly chokes on a pretzel and dies.
Full summary
The whole story of Eternity, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Eternity Box Office & Budget
Eternity grossed $35.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $16.2 million came from the US and Canada and $19.6 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$35.9M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $16.2M
- International
- $19.6M
- Budget
- $15M
Eternity Awards & Nominations
Eternity earned 2 award nominations, including Best Comedy at the Critics' Choice 2026. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2026 1 nomination- Nominated Best Comedy
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Artios Awards 2026 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Studio or Independent – Comedy
Eternity Trailers & Videos
15 videos: 2 trailers, 7 clips and 6 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Clip Joan Meets Luke
- Clip Joan Reunites with Larry
- Clip A Possible Solution
How Well Do You Know Eternity?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who portrays the character Larry in the 2025 film Eternity?
Eternity Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “이터니티” and “Eternidade”.
- Also known as
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- 이터니티
- Eternidade
- Вічність
- Вечность
- Lựa Chọn Vĩnh Hằng
- 換乘真愛
- Vječnost
- Pour l'éternité
- Eternity. Wybieram Ciebie
- สามรักหนึ่งนิรันดร์
- לנצח נצחים
- Örökké veled?
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- Sonsuza Dek
- Amžinai kartu
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Eternity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Eternity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eternity?
Eternity runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Eternity released?
Eternity was released on November 26, 2025.
Who directed Eternity?
Eternity was directed by David Freyne.
More films by David Freyne Who is in the cast of Eternity?
Eternity stars Elizabeth Olsen as Joan, Betty Buckley as Older Joan and Miles Teller as Larry, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Eternity make at the box office?
Eternity grossed $35.9 million worldwide ($16.2 million domestic, $19.6 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Eternity rated?
Eternity has 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Eternity nominated for any awards?
Eternity received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Eternity have a post-credit scene?
No. Eternity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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