The World's End

August 2013

(1,666)

Synopsis

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call "funny as hell" (Richard Roeper, WLS-AM Chicago) and "sheer comic perfection" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the "five musketeers" reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge -one night, five friends, twelve bars -a boozy quest on which only the strongest will survive. But after a bizarre series of encounters with the out-of-this-world locals, they soon realize that reaching their final pub, The World's End, may be the least of their troubles. They're having the time of their lives, ready to take on the world...but tonight they may have to save it.

Reviews

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Chris Nashawaty

As in their previous comedies, Pegg and Frost play men who refuse to stop acting like boys. But these pint-swilling Peter Pans also know how to work the heart and the brain for belly laughs.

Adam Nayman

If Wright doesn't quite sustain this astonishing mixture of sadness and silliness all the way through, he gets major points just for attempting it in the first place.

Anthony Lane

The gonzo side of the plot is not quite as engaging as the human drama, and the scenes in which the characters meet up and try to mesh again are some of the best in the film.

Ian Buckwalter

Wright & Pegg continue making the sort of films that the 12-year-old versions of themselves probably always dreamed of being a part of; that sense of joy and practically disbelief that they...

James Berardinelli

The film's strength is its comedic bent - there are some very funny moments contained herein.

Christopher Orr

Robert Frost famously mused 'Some say the world will end in fire/Some say in ice.' I prefer Edgar Wright's vision: It will end in a pub.

Critic reviews

Chris Nashawaty

As in their previous comedies, Pegg and Frost play men who refuse to stop acting like boys. But these pint-swilling Peter Pans also know how to work the heart and the brain for belly laughs.

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Adam Nayman

If Wright doesn't quite sustain this astonishing mixture of sadness and silliness all the way through, he gets major points just for attempting it in the first place.

Full Review

Anthony Lane

The gonzo side of the plot is not quite as engaging as the human drama, and the scenes in which the characters meet up and try to mesh again are some of the best in the film.

Full Review

Ian Buckwalter

Wright & Pegg continue making the sort of films that the 12-year-old versions of themselves probably always dreamed of being a part of; that sense of joy and practically disbelief that they...

Full Review

James Berardinelli

The film's strength is its comedic bent - there are some very funny moments contained herein.

Full Review

Christopher Orr

Robert Frost famously mused 'Some say the world will end in fire/Some say in ice.' I prefer Edgar Wright's vision: It will end in a pub.

Full Review

User reviews

Jonny Bolen April 16, 2014

Loved it It was great and hilarious I love all of the films these guys come out with. For those saying it has flaws its a comedy about robot aliens attacking earth while the main characters get drunk. LOVED it

Steven Schaafsma January 1, 2014

So bad Very weak plotline and what is left of it is completely abandoned immediately after the set-up. So so many flaw. Omg so many F-ing flaws. So apparently an obese man has the same stamina as a track star and is a master at jujitsu. OK. I wish I had my money back it wasn't even funny. Maybe 1 decent joke thought 1hour and 1/2. Blagh so so so so so bad!

Dmitry Fridman April 20, 2014

Perpetual pub movie when long time ago I was playing Unreal Tournament and DOTA when you were on a killing spree there was an outcry "GODLIKE, SOMEBODY STOP HIM". Basically these guys are so awesome - from Shawn of the Dead, to Hot Fuzz, to Paul. I adore them. So after exposing my biases this movie is just great. It is a movie worth watching holding a cold glass of beer. A big and tall. Jokes would be even funnier and characters even believeier. I would still rank Paul and Hot Fuzz higher BUT that is my personal opinion.

Adreana Langston January 12, 2014

A TRUE Horror Movie That Happens To Have Some Very Good Laughs SEMI SPOILER ALERT WARNING- I went to bed after watching this film thinking the denouement was really stupid. Upon further reflection I thought it was a true nightmare ending befitting a true horror story. But the TRUE horror story was not about anything otherworldly per se. It was about a true sociopath. One who is interested in connections with humans only in so far as they serve his pursuit of his own hedonistic goals. This sociopath has no problems lieing to people who were his lifelong friends (all friendships he ruined with his actions), manipulating them or stealing their resources, including their identities. The sociopath thinks nothing he is doing is wrong and is so committed to his ego that when offered a chance at enlightement not just for himself but the entire Earth he refuses. He is only happen when the world is turned upside down and humankind is less happy, comfortable or civilized than it once was. In that scenario he finally gets to be the hero in his own story. And only then by befriending those who are not human.

Ezra Brooks November 17, 2013

Hilarious drunken British humor! I saw this movie in theaters and absolutely loved it. Great dynamic and punchy action scenes with silly one-liners and ornery drunks. Not to mention the absolutely perfect ending (no spoilers!).

Willis Smart March 2, 2014

Could've been better. As much as I love Simon Pegg and Nick Frost this movie isn't the best showcase of their talents. It's funny but just not as good as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz or even Paul. If you're a big fan of these guys like me you'll enjoy it. Just don't set your expectations to high.

Louis Rosas-Guyon September 14, 2014

Drunken fun with scifi horror elements No deep philosophy in this flick. Just decent comedy, good fight scenes and loads of drinking.

Marcelo Silva December 30, 2013

Pubs, Alien Conspiracy, Comedy....I'm In!!!! Wright & Pegg are amazing on what they are doing...All of their movies are amazing...This on is my favorite a=out of all of them...Great movie and I loved that Martin Freeman (The Hobbit Trilogy & Sherlock Holmes) was in it..Keep it up guys...Great Movie!!!!

Paul Roman January 31, 2014

Best film of 2013 Simply put, this was the best film of 2013. Not only is does the action hit hard, but the drama hits even harder. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost give the best performances of their careers.

Joseph Marshall November 12, 2013

Brilliant, hilarious, absurd, touching. See it. Now. Just like a dark stout, it only gets better the more you try it.

Kraig Fowler March 31, 2014

British Humor Corny, lame but has a few good moments. Don't expect much and you want be disappointed. Ending is halfway decent. They would have to pay me to watch it again at least $50.

Jonathan Andrews December 14, 2013

Great Saw the movie in theater and loved it. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a great duo. Highly recommend if you love weird mind boggling movies.

Neva G January 19, 2014

Simon Peg does it again! It looks boring and it is at the beginning but all of that boring stuff is important lol this movie was great! I laughed the entire time!!

Quinn Johnson November 14, 2013

Watch it It'll take you on a wild interesting ride that will land you in a place you didn't realize was actually going to happen. Well acted. Week directed. A must watch for people who love movies

Tim Woodruff November 25, 2013

Good movie Wasn't as good as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz but still entertaining!

Kevin Inlay January 15, 2014

Great movie It isn't supposed to be realistic, its supposed to be ridiculous and funny. Such great humor.

Daniel Dummer November 16, 2013

Another great hit from Pegg Not quite as funny as a couple of his previous flicks, but I think I laughed through almost the whole thing. The viewers who gave it a bad rating probably don't have the intelligence to be able to understand or enjoy British comedy. Seriously.

Cody McCormack December 1, 2013

Decent, but bad ending! I think they gave up on thinking of and decent ending to cap off a moderately funny movie.

Tim Hunold November 15, 2013

TERRIBLE Not worth even renting. Plot fell apart in 15 minutes. The end is so bad you will want to kill someone.

Ben Wellington February 13, 2014

Brilliantly funny Watched this on a dreary day and I've never laughed so hard

Cast and credits

Actors	Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Simon Pegg, Eddie Marsan, Nick Frost, Rosamund Pike
Producers	Nira Park
Director	Edgar Wright
Writers	Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

89%

Audio language

English (Stereo, 5.1 Surround)

Subtitles

English

Info cards

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Run time

109 minutes

Rating

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