
A Beginner's Guide to Endings
A Comedy About Tragedy
Directed by Jonathan Sobol
Produced by Darius Films
A darkly comedic meditation on mortality and redemption where three brothers facing imminent death attempt to repair their fractured lives and relationships.
The film centers on three brothers who, upon learning they only have a few days left to live, set off to reverse a lifetime of mistakes. Hopper and Simmons are playing the brothers' father and uncle, respectively, while Caan is one of the brothers. Helfer is Caan's girlfriend, a woman with a dangerous past.
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Is A Beginner's Guide to Endings sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is A Beginner's Guide to Endings scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is A Beginner's Guide to Endings easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does A Beginner's Guide to Endings end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is A Beginner's Guide to Endings violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































