The Day the World Ended (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2001, The Day the World Ended is a horror and science fiction film directed by Terence Gross, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A school psychologist investigates the death of a student's mother and finds the boy believes he is the son of an alien being.
Who’s in it. The Day the World Ended stars Randy Quaid as Dr. Michael McCann, Bobby Edner as Ben Miller, Nastassja Kinski as Dr. Jennife Stillman and Stephen Tobolowsky as Ed Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Day the World Ended has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day the World Ended page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day the World Ended tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day the World Ended (2001)?
- In GB, The Day the World Ended is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day the World Ended worth watching?
- The Day the World Ended holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day the World Ended?
- The Day the World Ended stars Randy Quaid, Bobby Edner, Nastassja Kinski, Stephen Tobolowsky and Harry Groener.
- When was The Day the World Ended released?
- The Day the World Ended was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.