What is the plot of This Is the End?

The film follows six celebrities, including Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jonah Hill, who become trapped in a house during an apocalyptic event. As the world ends around them, they must confront personal demons and survive both supernatural forces and each other.

Who stars in This Is the End?

The main cast includes Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, and Channing Tatum, all playing exaggerated versions of themselves.

Is This Is the End based on a book or play?

No, it is an original screenplay co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, inspired by their earlier short film "Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse."

What genre is This Is the End?

It is primarily a comedy film with elements of fantasy and horror, blending satire, celebrity parody, and supernatural themes.

How was This Is the End received by critics and audiences?

Critics praised its dark humor and self-awareness, with a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences appreciated its irreverent take on celebrity culture.

What awards or recognition did This Is the End receive?

While not a major awards contender, it was recognized for its sharp writing and ensemble performance, particularly at genre-focused award ceremonies.

Where can I watch This Is the End?

It is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase on digital stores such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

This Is the End

2013 American comedy film directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

Movie film Q607363

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Instance of: film
Director: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg^[2]^[3]
Genre: fantasy film, comedy film, disaster film, buddy film, apocalyptic film^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]
Publication date: June 3, 2013, August 8, 2013, November 6, 2013, June 12, 2013^[40]^[41]^[42]^[43]
Official website: www.thisistheend.com^[48]
Screenwriter: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg^[4]^[5]
Based on: Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse^[12]
Producer: Seth Rogen^[27]
Duration: +107
Assessment: Bechdel test
BBFC rating: 15 certificate
Box office: +126041322, +101470202
CNC film rating (France): no age restriction, warning
CNC film rating (Romania): I.M. - 18
Capital cost: +32000000
Cast member: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Jason Segel, David Krumholtz, Paul Rudd, Martin Starr, Kevin Hart, Rihanna, Aziz Ansari, Carol Sutton, Channing Tatum, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mindy Kaling, Evan Goldberg, Jason Trost, David Jensen, Ricky Mabe, Carol Sutton, Brian Huskey, Douglas M. Griffin, Kevin Richardson^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26]
ClassInd rating: 16
Color: color^[38]
Composer: Henry Jackman^[6]
Costume designer: Danny Glicker
Country of origin: United States^[39]
Depicts: Rapture^[28]
Director of photography: Brandon Trost^[32]
Distributed by: InterCom, Netflix^[45]^[46]

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Distribution format: video on demand^[34]
EIRIN film rating: R18+
End time: June 3, 2013^[44]
Executive producer: Evan Goldberg^[51]
FPB rating: 16
FSK film rating: FSK 16
Film editor: Zene Baker^[50]
Filming location: New Orleans^[49]
ICAA rating: Not recommended for minors under 16
IFCO rating: 16
IMDA rating: R21
JMK film rating: free from 16 years
KFCB classification (Kenya): Restricted/Banned
Kijkwijzer rating: 16
MPA film rating: R
Medierådet rating: For ages 15 and up
NMHH film rating: Category IV
Narrative location: Los Angeles^[47]
Original language of film or TV show: English^[33]
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Production company: Sony Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Columbia Pictures^[29]^[30]^[31]
RARS rating: 18+
RCQ classification: 13+
RTC film rating: C
Review score: 7.1/10, 82%, 67/100^[35]^[36]^[37]
Title: This Is the End^[52]

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Cast member 25

Rihanna, Emma Watson, James Franco, Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum, Kevin Hart, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill +17 more

Genre 4

comedy film, fantasy film, disaster film, buddy film

Director 2

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Production company 2

Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures

Screenwriter 2

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Assessment 1

Bechdel test

Composer 1

Henry Jackman

Country of origin 1

United States

Created notable works 1

Channing Tatum

Depicts 1

Rapture

Director of photography 1

Brandon Trost

Distributed by 1

Netflix

Distribution format 1

video on demand

Executive producer 1

Evan Goldberg

Filming location 1

New Orleans

Instance of 1

film

Narrative location 1

Los Angeles

Original language of film or TV show 1

English

Producer 1

Seth Rogen

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Summary

This Is the End is a film^[1].

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[2] ↑ This Is the End — director (P57): Seth Rogen. allocine.fr. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ This Is the End — director (P57): Evan Goldberg. allocine.fr. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ This Is the End — screenwriter (P58): Seth Rogen. adorocinema.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. adorocinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ This Is the End — screenwriter (P58): Evan Goldberg. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ This Is the End — composer (P86): Henry Jackman. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ This Is the End — genre (P136): fantasy film. imdb.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ This Is the End — genre (P136): comedy film. ew.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. ew.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ This Is the End — genre (P136): disaster film. wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ This Is the End — genre (P136): buddy film. wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ This Is the End — genre (P136): apocalyptic film. wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ This Is the End — based on (P144): Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): James Franco. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Jonah Hill. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Seth Rogen. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Jay Baruchel. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Danny McBride. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Craig Robinson. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Michael Cera. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[20] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Emma Watson. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[21] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Jason Segel. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[22] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): David Krumholtz. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[23] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Paul Rudd. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[24] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Martin Starr. imdb.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[25] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Kevin Hart. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[26] ↑ This Is the End — cast member (P161): Rihanna. imdb.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[27] ↑ This Is the End — producer (P162): Seth Rogen. adorocinema.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11. adorocinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[28] ↑ This Is the End — depicts (P180): Rapture. wikidata.org.
[29] ↑ This Is the End — production company (P272): Sony Pictures. wikidata.org.
[30] ↑ This Is the End — production company (P272): Mandate Pictures. wikidata.org.
[31] ↑ This Is the End — production company (P272): Columbia Pictures. wikidata.org.
[32] ↑ This Is the End — director of photography (P344): Brandon Trost. wikidata.org.
[33] ↑ This Is the End — original language of film or TV show (P364): English. wikidata.org.
[34] ↑ This Is the End — distribution format (P437): video on demand. wikidata.org.
[35] ↑ This Is the End — review score (P444): 7.1/10. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-10-06. wikidata.org.
[36] ↑ This Is the End — review score (P444): 82%. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2026-10-11. wikidata.org.
[37] ↑ This Is the End — review score (P444): 67/100. wikidata.org.
[38] ↑ This Is the End — color (P462): color. wikidata.org.
[39] ↑ This Is the End — country of origin (P495): United States. wikidata.org.
[40] ↑ This Is the End — publication date (P577): June 3, 2013. Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved 2022-11-05. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[41] ↑ This Is the End — publication date (P577): August 8, 2013. IMDb. Retrieved 2016-08-17. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[42] ↑ This Is the End — publication date (P577): November 6, 2013. nmhh.hu. nmhh.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[43] ↑ This Is the End — publication date (P577): June 12, 2013. IMDb. Retrieved 2022-11-05. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[44] ↑ This Is the End — end time (P582): June 3, 2013. wikidata.org.
[45] ↑ This Is the End — distributed by (P750): InterCom. nmhh.hu. nmhh.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[46] ↑ This Is the End — distributed by (P750): Netflix. wikidata.org.
[47] ↑ This Is the End — narrative location (P840): Los Angeles. wikidata.org.
[48] ↑ This Is the End — official website (P856): http://www.thisistheend.com. wikidata.org.
[49] ↑ This Is the End — filming location (P915): New Orleans. wikidata.org.
[50] ↑ This Is the End — film editor (P1040): Zene Baker. wikidata.org.
[51] ↑ This Is the End — executive producer (P1431): Evan Goldberg. wikidata.org.
[52] ↑ This Is the End — title (P1476): This Is the End. wikidata.org.

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[1] ↑ This Is the End is an instance of film (Q11424) [P31, primary]. Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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