Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) movie poster

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 57% (RT: 55%, MC: 59) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (2,225 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
55%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Steve Carell as Dodge Petersen
Keira Knightley as Penelope "Penny" Lockhart
Rob Corddry as Warren
Adam Brody as Owen
Derek Luke as Alan Speck
Martin Sheen as Frank Petersen
Melanie Lynskey as Karen Amalfi
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,225 votes. Critics gave it 57%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2012 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a 2012 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Lorene Scafaria. 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. The film has been rated by 2,225 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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