This Is the End (2013)

Six Los Angeles celebrities are stuck in James Franco's house after a series of devastating events just destroyed the city. Inside, the group not only have to face the apocalypse, but themselves.

Directors:

Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen

Writers:

Seth Rogen (screenplay), Evan Goldberg (screenplay)

Stars:

James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen

10 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Franco	...	James Franco
Jonah Hill	...	Jonah Hill
Seth Rogen	...	Seth Rogen
Jay Baruchel	...	Jay Baruchel
Danny McBride	...	Danny McBride
Craig Robinson	...	Craig Robinson
Michael Cera	...	Michael Cera
Emma Watson	...	Emma Watson
Mindy Kaling	...	Mindy Kaling
David Krumholtz	...	David Krumholtz
Christopher Mintz-Plasse	...	Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Rihanna	...	Rihanna
Martin Starr	...	Martin Starr
Paul Rudd	...	Paul Rudd
Channing Tatum	...	Channing Tatum

Storyline

All Jay Baruchel expected coming to LA was a fun time with Seth Rogen with all the wild partying to have both by themselves and at James Franco's housewarming party. Suddenly, the Rapture hits and the Biblical Apocalypse has begun. Now, Jay and Seth are desperately sheltering in James' house for rescue along with a few other friends. Together, they must band together to attempt to survive the end of the world, only for Jay to find that they are all too dumb and superficial to do it until they discover the only way out.

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Plot Keywords:

apocalypse | ensemble cast | marijuana joint | actress playing herself | actor playing himself | 

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Taglines:

Ending Summer 2013

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for crude and sexual content throughout, brief graphic nudity, pervasive language, drug use and some violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg asked Sony for a $40-45 million budget, but Sony was nervous about the plot of the movie and refused. Rogen and Goldberg then asked Sony what amount they would be comfortable giving while still letting Rogen and Goldberg maintain creative control, and Sony said $32 million. Rogen and Goldberg accepted.

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Goofs

When Jay Baruchel and Craig Robinson are running from the dog-like demon in the neighbor's house, Craig saves Jay by pushing him out of a glass door. As Craig is jumping into Jay he is securely wearing the backpack full of food but when they crash through to the outside the very next second he is not wearing it.

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Quotes

Craig Robinson: Ain't no party, like a no panty party, cause a no panty party don't stop!

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits, other than the studio logos and the title.

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Connections

Referenced in Coming Soon (2014)

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Soundtracks

Ruff Ryder's Anthem
Written by Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean) and DMX (as Earl Simmons)

User Reviews

Great humour!

I don't know what all the bad reviews are about. I loved the idea of using the actors' real names but creating alternate personalities. The humour is great, and special effects are rather realistic! Also, I particularly loved Michael Cera and Paul Rudd's appearances! Great job to the writers, directors and actors. For me, this was the perfect combination of comedy, horror and sci-fi. There was a sense of doom throughout, especially with the wide shots of LA, which made me feel quite uncomfortable, but then there was plenty of comic relief.

I don't often laugh at movies, but if you're looking for a relaxed, light comedy, I would recommend this film.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Sony Pictures Entertainment

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

12 June 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jay and Seth Vs. the Apocolapyse

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,719,162, 16 June 2013

Gross USA:

$101,470,202

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$126,041,322

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Point Grey Pictures, Mandate Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1