The End of the F***ing World (2017)
Two rebellious teens embark on a bleak road trip, blending dark humor with a search for belonging.
James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.
How intense is The End of the F***ing World?
The End of the F***ing World is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and dry. Rated TV-MA.
What The End of the F***ing World feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The End of the F***ing World
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The End of the F***ing World for you?
Is The End of the F***ing World scary?
Only a little. The End of the F***ing World has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The End of the F***ing World gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The End of the F***ing World sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The End of the F***ing World OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The End of the F***ing World?
The End of the F***ing World is streaming on Netflix.
Does The End of the F***ing World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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