Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012): Cast & Ratings
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a 2012 sci-fi drama directed by Lorene Scafaria, starring Steve Carell, Melinda Dillon and Keira Knightley. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $11.7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Lorene Scafaria
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World About?
The premise of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With the world facing imminent destruction, a lonely insurance salesman named Dodge finds himself abandoned by his wife. He unexpectedly reconnects with an old flame and, joined by his adventurous neighbor Penny, they set off on a cross-country road trip. As the end approaches, their journey becomes a poignant exploration of friendship, love, and finding meaning in the face of overwhelming loss.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- end of the world
- asteroid
- road trip
- asteroid collision
- title directed by female
- long title
- human extinction
- apocalypse
- father son relationship
- insurance business
- record collection
- motor vehicle
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- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- oldsmobile
- oldsmobile motor vehicle
- german car
- smart fortwo
- road trip adventure
- dark romance
- female director
- female filmmaker
- school
- wife
- man
- f rated
- husband wife relationship
- lovers reunited
- independent film
- repetition in title
- eccentric woman
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Cast
Steve Carell leads the cast, with Melinda Dillon and Keira Knightley. Directed by Lorene Scafaria; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lorene Scafaria
Also Starring in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
· 2 moreMore from Lorene Scafaria
More films directed by Lorene Scafaria, best-rated first: Hustlers and The Meddler.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
574 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Plot Summary
What happens in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a dire announcement regarding an asteroid named Matilda, which is a staggering seventy miles wide and is set to collide with Earth. The last attempt to destroy it has failed, leaving humanity with merely three weeks before the inevitable destruction. In the opening scenes, we find Dodge Petersen (Steve Carell) and his wife Linda listening intently to this harrowing broadcast from the side of the road. However, the moment is shattered when Linda suddenly abandons him, fleeing the vehicle without so much as a word.
Full summary
The whole story of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, scene by scene
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Box Office & Budget
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World grossed $11.7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $7.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.7M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $7.1M
- International
- $4.6M
- Budget
- $10M
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Steve Carell & Keira Knightley Get Arrested
- Clip Dodge and Penny's Random Night
- Clip Steve Carell and Keira Knightley at the Beach
How Well Do You Know Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the asteroid threatening Earth?
Cars in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
14 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chevrolet C-3500 and the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera.
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1996 Chevrolet C-3500 Important role -
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera Important role -
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1990 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Ищу друга на конец света” and “Przyjaciel do końca świata”.
- Also known as
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- Ищу друга на конец света
- Przyjaciel do końca świata
- Procura-se Um Amigo Para o Fim do Mundo
- Buscando un Amigo Para el Fin del Mundo
- Até Que o Fim do Mundo nos Separe
- Auf der Suche nach einem Freund für's Ende der Welt
- 세상의 끝까지 21일
- Cercasi amore per la fine del mondo
- Търси се приятел за края на света
- Jusqu'à ce que la fin du monde nous sépare
- Auf der Suche nach einem Freund fürs Ende der Welt
- 末日情缘
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- İlk ve Son Aşkım
- Sutinaa maailmanlopun edellä
- Tražeći ljubav za kraj svijeta
- Míg a világvége el nem választ
- Hledám přítele pro konec světa
- Χάρηκα Που Σε Γνώρισα
- דרושה חברה לסוף העולם
- Caut prieten pentru sfârșitul lumii
- エンド・オブ・ザ・ワールド
- Шукаю друга на кінець світу
- Meklēju draugu pasaules galam
- 末日情緣
- 末日倒數緣結時
- โลกกำลังจะดับ แต่ความรักกำลังนับหนึ่ง
- Tri Kỷ Ngày Tận Thế
- Recherche ami pour partager fin du monde
- Kartu iki pasaulio pabaigos
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Seeking a Friend for the End of the World released?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was released on June 22, 2012.
Who directed Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was directed by Lorene Scafaria.
More films by Lorene Scafaria Who is in the cast of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World stars Steve Carell, Melinda Dillon and Keira Knightley, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Seeking a Friend for the End of the World make at the box office?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World grossed $11.7 million worldwide ($7.1 million domestic, $4.6 million international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World rated?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Seeking a Friend for the End of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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