This Is the End (2013)
Celebrities face biblical destruction with broad humor and darkly comic, satirical absurdity.
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
How intense is This Is the End?
This Is the End is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad and dark. Rated R.
What This Is the End feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicsatiricalabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dark and satirical
- Best for
- PartyLate night
Where to stream This Is the End
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Is This Is the End for you?
Is This Is the End scary?
Only a little. This Is the End has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is This Is the End gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is This Is the End sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is This Is the End OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is This Is the End?
This Is the End runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream This Is the End?
This Is the End is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does This Is the End have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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