Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
“Nice knowing you.”
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.
Where to watch Seeking a Friend for the End of the World in United States
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Where is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV |
| Germany | — | maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a 2012 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lorene Scafaria. The cast is led by Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was produced by Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures, and Anonymous Content and made in United States of America. It was released on June 22, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lorene Scafaria
- Writers
- Lorene Scafaria
- Release date
- June 22, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures, Anonymous Content
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World cast & crew
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was directed by Lorene Scafaria and written by Lorene Scafaria.
The cast features Steve Carell as Dodge Petersen, Keira Knightley as Penelope "Penny" Lockhart, Connie Britton as Diane, Rob Corddry as Warren, Adam Brody as Owen, and Derek Luke as Alan Speck.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Simonsen, cinematography is by Tim Orr, and it was produced by Joy Gorman Wettels and Steve Golin.
Is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World worth watching?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 2,262 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
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Cast of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Steve Carell
Dodge Petersen
Keira Knightley
Penelope "Penny" Lockhart
Connie Britton
Diane
Rob Corddry
Warren
Adam Brody
Owen
Derek Luke
Alan Speck
Martin Sheen
Frank Petersen
Melanie Lynskey
Karen Amalfi
Nancy Carell
Linda Petersen
William L. Petersen
Trucker
Gillian Jacobs
Waitress / Katie
T.J. Miller
Chipper Host / Darcy
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Seeking a Friend for the End of the World in United States?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World in?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World rated?
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 2,262 ratings.
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