End of the World (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 5

End of the World poster

Released in 1931, End of the World is a science fiction film directed by Abel Gance, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. The plot concerns a comet hurling toward Earth on a collision course and the different reactions to people on the impending disaster.

Who’s in it. End of the World stars Abel Gance as Jean Novalic, Colette Darfeuil as Genevieve du Murcie, Jeanne Brindeau as Mme. Novalic and Samson Fainsilber as Schomburg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, End of the World has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch End of the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of End of the World tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch End of the World (1931)?
In US, End of the World is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is End of the World worth watching?
End of the World holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in End of the World?
End of the World stars Abel Gance, Colette Darfeuil, Jeanne Brindeau, Samson Fainsilber and Georges Colin.
When was End of the World released?
End of the World was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.