Until the End of the World
“. . . the ultimate road movie”
In 1999, a woman's life is forever changed after she survives a car crash with two bank robbers, who enlist her help to take the money to a drop in Paris. On the way, she runs into another fugitive from the law — an American doctor on the run from the CIA. They want to confiscate his father's invention – a device which allows anyone to record their dreams and visions.
Where to watch Until the End of the World in United States
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Where is Until the End of the World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World is a 1991 German-language drama, science fiction and adventure film directed by Wim Wenders. The cast is led by Solveig Dommartin, William Hurt, Sam Neill. It has a runtime of 2h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Until the End of the World was produced by Wim Wenders Stiftung, Argos films, and Village Roadshow and made in Germany and Australia. It was released on September 12, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Writers
- Wim Wenders, Solveig Dommartin, Peter Carey
- Release date
- September 12, 1991
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Australia
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Wim Wenders Stiftung, Argos films, Village Roadshow
Until the End of the World cast & crew
Until the End of the World was directed by Wim Wenders and written by Wim Wenders, Solveig Dommartin, and Peter Carey.
The cast features Solveig Dommartin as Claire Tourneur, William Hurt as Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee, Sam Neill as Eugene Fitzpatrick, Rüdiger Vogler as Phillip Winter, Max von Sydow as Henry Farber, and Jeanne Moreau as Edith Farber.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Robby Müller, and it was produced by Ulrich Felsberg and Jonathan T. Taplin.
Is Until the End of the World worth watching?
Until the End of the World holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 242 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and adventure, Until the End of the World is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Until the End of the World
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Cast of Until the End of the World
Solveig Dommartin
Claire Tourneur
William Hurt
Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee
Sam Neill
Eugene Fitzpatrick
Rüdiger Vogler
Phillip Winter
Max von Sydow
Henry Farber
Jeanne Moreau
Edith Farber
Ernie Dingo
Burt
Chick Ortega
Chico Remy
Eddy Mitchell
Raymond Monnet
Chishū Ryū
Mr. Mori
Kuniko Miyake
Mrs. Mori
Adelle Lutz
Makiko
Until the End of the World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Until the End of the World in United States?
Until the End of the World is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Until the End of the World on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Until the End of the World is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Until the End of the World in?
Until the End of the World is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Until the End of the World?
Until the End of the World runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
▸What is Until the End of the World rated?
Until the End of the World is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 242 ratings.
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