Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

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Directed by Lorene Scafaria

Produced by Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures

2012101 min6.6 / 10

A bittersweet road-trip romance that uses impending apocalypse as a backdrop for exploring human connection, loneliness, and what matters when time runs out.

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

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  • Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Seeking a Friend for the End of the World end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity64

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Surprise31

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Love50

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