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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

Nice knowing you.

ComedyDramaRomanceAdventure

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.

Release Date
June 22, 2012
Runtime
1h 41m
Rating
6.6/10 (2245 votes)

Director: Lorene Scafaria

Cast: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton, Rob Corddry, Adam Brody, Derek Luke, Martin Sheen, Melanie Lynskey

Production: Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures, Focus Features, Anonymous Content, Mandate International
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Budget
$10M
Revenue
$10M
Full Cast (37 people)

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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Nice knowing you.

Nice knowing you.

6.6
101 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$9,636,289
Release Date6/22/2012
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Cast

Steve Carell

as Dodge Petersen

Keira Knightley

as Penelope "Penny" Lockhart

Connie Britton

as Diane

Rob Corddry

as Warren

Adam Brody

as Owen

Derek Luke

as Alan Speck

Martin Sheen

as Frank Petersen

Melanie Lynskey

as Karen Amalfi

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Reconciliation

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Steve Carell and Keira Knightley at the Beach

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Dodge and Penny's Random Night

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World about?

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 in…

How long is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

1h 41m

When was Seeking a Friend for the End of the World released?

June 22, 2012

Who directed Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Lorene Scafaria

Who stars in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton

What genre is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Adventure

What is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World rated?

R