World's End (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2011, World's End is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Set in 1992, Heimsendir is an isolated mental hospital on the outskirts of Reykjavík. The hospital, referred to as ‘World’s End’ is a last resort for many mental patients, many of whom consider it a home. Elementary school teacher, Einar, is committed against his will after a severe nervous breakdown and is critical about how things are run at the hospital and before long he has most of the patients on his side, rooting for change. Einar, along with the other patients, stages a revolution and takes over the hospital, declaring its a state within a state, a Utopia for the mentally ill.
Who’s in it. World's End stars Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon as Lúðvík, Jörundur Ragnarsson as Margeir, Halldór Gylfason as Einar and Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Sólveig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, World's End sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch World's End page.
If you liked it. Fans of World's End tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World's End (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for World's End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is World's End worth watching?
- World's End holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in World's End?
- World's End stars Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon, Jörundur Ragnarsson, Halldór Gylfason, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir and Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir.
- When was World's End released?
- World's End was released in 2011.