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The End (1978): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The End is a 1978 comedy drama starring Burt Reynolds, Kristy McNichol and Sally Field. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $44.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$44.9M
Metascore
46
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The End (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Arabic
Studio
United Artists
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The End About?

The premise of The End without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A charismatic vampire leaves his Transylvanian home for the bustling streets of Kuwait, seeking a new life. He unexpectedly joins forces with a group of thieves and together they plan and execute daring heists targeting an unsuspecting auto repair shop. While enjoying their newfound freedom and criminal endeavors, they must also evade a relentless team of police officers determined to bring them to justice.

The End Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • attempted suicide
  • terminal illness
  • directed by star
  • dark comedy
  • man
  • mistress
  • psychiatric patient
  • slapstick comedy
  • best friend
  • sped up footage
  • attempted murder
  • no ending
+11 more
  • racist
  • racial slur
  • psychiatric hospital
  • sleeping pill
  • priest
  • grand theft auto
  • gun
  • divorce
  • bell tower
  • deafness
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The End Cast

Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Kristy McNichol and Sally Field.

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Ratings

The End Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The End 46 on Metacritic.

Plot

The End Plot Summary

What happens in The End from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Wendell “Sonny Lawson” [Burt Reynolds] is an unscrupulous Los Angeles real estate promoter who learns he has a fatal blood disease and has between three months and a year to live. After visiting a hospital ICU, he decides to die by suicide rather than endure the slow, painful death his doctor describes. He takes the time to meet with several friends and family members for the last time, including his daughter Julie [Kristy McNichol], and ex-wife Jessica [Sally Field], hiding his prognosis and his intentions from most of them. However, he reveals his plan to Marty [Norman Fell], his best friend and lawyer.

Full summary

The whole story of The End, scene by scene

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Box office

The End Box Office

The End grossed $44.9 million worldwide.

1978 box office

Worldwide gross

$44.9M

US & Canada
$44.9M
Videos

The End Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The End.

The End (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The End?

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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What nickname does the main character Wendell Lawson go by?
Cars

Cars in The End

14 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford F-100 and the 1969 Jaguar XK-E.

All 14 cars
  • 1971 Ford F-100 in The End 1971 Ford F-100 Main role
  • 1969 Jaguar XK-E in The End 1969 Jaguar XK-E Important role
  • 1977 Volvo 264 in The End 1977 Volvo 264 Important role
  • 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The End 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Details

The End Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “ジ・エンド” and “La fine... della fine”.

Also known as
  • ジ・エンド
  • La fine... della fine
  • Nobody Is Perfect
  • A vég
  • Suicidez-moi docteur
  • Конец
  • Se Não Me Mato
  • Morro!
  • De miedo también se muere
  • 黄昏夕阳
  • De por també es mor
  • Краят
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  • Sfârșitul

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FAQ

The End FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The End, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End?

The End runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The End released?

The End was released on May 10, 1978.

Who is in the cast of The End?

The End stars Burt Reynolds, Kristy McNichol and Sally Field, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The End make at the box office?

The End grossed $44.9 million worldwide.

How is The End rated?

The End has 46 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does The End have a post-credit scene?

No. The End has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The End in?

The original language of The End is Arabic.

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