The Sense of an Ending (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sense of an Ending is a 2017 drama directed by Ritesh Batra. It is based on The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Ritesh Batra
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBS Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sense of an Ending About?
The premise of The Sense of an Ending without spoilers, adapted from The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A businessman's quiet life is unexpectedly shaken when a letter and a forgotten diary surface, forcing him to confront his past. He reconnects with his first love, triggering a flood of unsettling memories and challenging his perception of events from decades earlier. The revelations force him to question the truth of his recollections and the consequences of his youthful actions, ultimately disrupting his carefully constructed sense of self.
The Director of The Sense of an Ending
Directed by Ritesh Batra.
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Director Ritesh Batra
More from Ritesh Batra
More films directed by Ritesh Batra, best-rated first: The Lunchbox, Photograph, Our Souls at Night and Masterchef.
The Sense of an Ending Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sense of an Ending 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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The Sense of an Ending Plot Summary
What happens in The Sense of an Ending from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story intricately weaves together the memories of Tony Webster (played by Anthony ‘Tony’ Webster) and those of his friends, delving into the complexities of memory and its inherent subjectivity. As he reflects on his life, the narrative reveals how recollections can vary depending on one’s perspective and the inevitability of time’s passage.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sense of an Ending, scene by scene
The Sense of an Ending Box Office
The Sense of an Ending grossed $5.1 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $3.8 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $3.8M
The Sense of an Ending Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sense of an Ending.
How Well Do You Know The Sense of an Ending?
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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Who is the protagonist of the film?
Cars in The Sense of an Ending
38 cars on screen, including the 2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Typ 9N and the 1955 Humber Hawk Mk.VI.
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2005 Volkswagen Polo IV Typ 9N Main role -
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1965 Hillman Husky Series III Minor role -
AEC Routemaster Background role
The Sense of an Ending Also Known As
Also known as “O Sentido do Fim”.
- Also known as
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- O Sentido do Fim
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The Sense of an Ending FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Sense of an Ending, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sense of an Ending?
The Sense of an Ending runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Sense of an Ending released?
The Sense of an Ending was released on March 10, 2017.
Who directed The Sense of an Ending?
The Sense of an Ending was directed by Ritesh Batra.
More films by Ritesh Batra How much did The Sense of an Ending make at the box office?
The Sense of an Ending grossed $5.1 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $3.8 million international).
How is The Sense of an Ending rated?
The Sense of an Ending has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Is The Sense of an Ending based on a book?
Yes. The Sense of an Ending is adapted from The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.
Does The Sense of an Ending have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sense of an Ending has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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