Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Nice knowing you.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$9636289
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2012-06-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2112
Vote Average
6.565
Steve Carell
Dodge Petersen
Keira Knightley
Penelope "Penny" Lockhart
Connie Britton
Diane
Rob Corddry
Warren
Adam Brody
Owen
Derek Luke
Alan Speck
Martin Sheen
Frank Petersen
Melanie Lynskey
Karen Amalfi
Nancy Carell
Linda Petersen
William Petersen
Trucker
Gillian Jacobs
Waitress / Katie
T.J. Miller
Chipper Host / Darcy
Patton Oswalt
Roache
Bob Stephenson
Officer Wally Johnson
Brad Morris
Radio Announcer (voice)
Mark Moses
Anchorman
Roger Aaron Brown
Alfred
Rob Huebel
Jeremy
Trisha Gorman
Crying Woman
Tonita Castro
Elsa
Leslie Murphy
Amy
Kasey Campbell
Danny
Vince Grant
Man #1 / Chip
Amy Schumer
Woman #1 / Lacey
Marshall Manesh
Indian Man
Aleister
Sorry
Rene Gube
Cell-Mate
Jim O'Heir
Cop #2
Daniel Maurio
Toilet Guy
Matthew Alan Brady
Kissing Couple In Park (uncredited)
Tony Brown
Gay Party Guest (uncredited)
Lauren Crawford
Bikini Girl (uncredited)
Laura Mann
Sarah (uncredited)
Prestin Persson
Bikini Girl (uncredited)
Lauren K. Solomon
Kissing Friendsy's Customer (uncredited)
Chris Spinelli
Cyclist (uncredited)
Hannah Victoria Stock
Party Girl (uncredited)
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