Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
An asteroid approaches as a man's road trip to lost love becomes a darkly comedic, melancholy journey.
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.
How intense is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Seeking a Friend for the End of the World feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticdarkly comicearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
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Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World scary?
No. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Seeking a Friend for the End of the World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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