The Living End

Name: The Living End
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1992-08-21
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Mike Dytri, Craig Gilmore, Mark Finch, Mary Woronov, Johanna Went

1992·Movie·NR·85 min·★ 6.7(93)

Crime Drama Romance More English titles

“An irresponsible movie by Gregg Araki.”

Two HIV-positive young men — a semi-employed film critic and a hot hustler — tear off on a cross-country crime spree.

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About The Living End

The Living End is a 1992 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Gregg Araki. The cast is led by Mike Dytri, Craig Gilmore, Mark Finch. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI Amazon Channel, Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.

The Living End was produced by Desperate Pictures and Strand Releasing and made in United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1992, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director: Gregg Araki
Writers: Gregg Araki
Release date: August 21, 1992
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $1 million
Production: Desperate Pictures, Strand Releasing

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The Living End cast & crew

The Living End was directed by Gregg Araki and written by Gregg Araki.

The cast features Mike Dytri as Luke, Craig Gilmore as Jon, Mark Finch as Doctor, Mary Woronov as Daisy, Johanna Went as Fern, and Darcy Marta as Darcy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cole Coonce, cinematography is by Gregg Araki, and it was produced by Jon Jost and Jon Gerrans.

Is The Living End worth watching?

The Living End holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, The Living End is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Living End

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