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How It Ends

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
4.7K
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Zoe Lister-Jones and Cailee Spaeny in How It Ends (2021)
Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won't be easy, after her car is stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self (Cailee Spaeny), Liza embarks on a journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters along the way.
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Quirky ComedyComedyDrama

In this feel-good apocalyptic comedy, Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) embarks on a hilarious journey through LA in hopes of making it to her last party before it all ends, running into an eclectic c... Read allIn this feel-good apocalyptic comedy, Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) embarks on a hilarious journey through LA in hopes of making it to her last party before it all ends, running into an eclectic cast of characters along the way.In this feel-good apocalyptic comedy, Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) embarks on a hilarious journey through LA in hopes of making it to her last party before it all ends, running into an eclectic cast of characters along the way.

  • Directors
    • Zoe Lister-Jones
    • Daryl Wein
  • Writers
    • Daryl Wein
    • Zoe Lister-Jones
  • Stars
    • Zoe Lister-Jones
    • Cailee Spaeny
    • Whitney Cummings
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Zoe Lister-Jones
      • Daryl Wein
    • Writers
      • Daryl Wein
      • Zoe Lister-Jones
    • Stars
      • Zoe Lister-Jones
      • Cailee Spaeny
      • Whitney Cummings
    • 97User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Zoe Lister-Jones
    Zoe Lister-Jones
    • Liza
    Cailee Spaeny
    Cailee Spaeny
    • Young Liza
    Whitney Cummings
    Whitney Cummings
    • Mandy
    Tawny Newsome
    Tawny Newsome
    • Celine
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Ezra
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Gary
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Nate
    • (as Logan Marshall Green)
    Bobby Lee
    Bobby Lee
    • Derek
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Manny
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • John
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Kenny
    Ayo Edebiri
    Ayo Edebiri
    • Stand Up
    Sharon Van Etten
    Sharon Van Etten
    • Jet
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Alay
    Paul W. Downs
    Paul W. Downs
    • Sal
    Raymond Cham Jr.
    Raymond Cham Jr.
    • Breakdancer
    Lamorne Morris
    Lamorne Morris
    • Larry
    Angelique Cabral
    Angelique Cabral
    • Diaz
    • Directors
      • Zoe Lister-Jones
      • Daryl Wein
    • Writers
      • Daryl Wein
      • Zoe Lister-Jones
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews97

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    random-70778

    Forced and artificial quirkiness, formulaic

    Dumbed down version of a plot that has been around forever.

    The artificial quirkiness is a cringeworthy crutch.

    2/10 is generous.
    texjones3

    Big bag of bore

    If you're looking for a movie to have on in the background while you're multitasking on something else I still wouldn't recommend this. If you come across a review with glowing praise then it's probably from a pretentious soul that cuts and eats a candy bar with a fork and knife.
    Gordon-11

    Boring and unconvincing

    The synopsis sounds fun, but the actual story is very boring. Nothing happens, and I just don't see the point of the film. I have a hard time in believing that the world is ending, based on how empty the streets are, and how calm people are. The story doesn't convince me at all.
    7red-nevermore-smith

    The CIA wrote all of Bob Dylans songs.

    This film is a beautiful story of a human who wants to reconcile with herself and life on the last day on earth.

    Hilarious odyssey full of crazy characters played by some of the funniest actors A philosophical comedy.
    4ezgolucky

    Alot of blah blah blah...

    Wow just a collection of quirky people this woman finds while walking the streets of Los Angeles. That's it. Most of them were dull and uninteresting with equally dull and boring conversations...

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    • Trivia
      Filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
    • Goofs
      On the bridge when Liza meets Nate the puppies in his arms change from left and right multiple times.
    • Quotes

      Liza: What is this? Ezra?

      Ezra: I'm just kinda trying to keep in touch with people that I love. First, how are you?

      Liza: I haven't seen him since his bar mitzvah.

      Ezra: I love you. And number two, there's this fucking party and it's kinda like the last like hurrah.

      Young Liza: Is he shirtless?

      Liza: Yes.

      Young Liza: He's kinda hot.

      Liza: He's your cousin.

      Young Liza: I know, but.

      Ezra: Or whatever you call it. And so, I was wondering if you could buy me some alcohol.

    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: 2021 Movie Catch-Up (part 2 of 2) (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Half Forgotten Daydreams
      Written by John Cameron
      Courtesy of APM Music on behalf of EMI Music Publishing

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cómo termina
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mister Lister Films
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,104
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,104
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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