The World's End (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2013, The World's End is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Edgar Wright, running about 109 minutes. “Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Who’s in it. The World's End stars Simon Pegg as Gary King, Nick Frost as Andrew Knightley, Paddy Considine as Steven Prince and Eddie Marsan as Peter Page, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The World's End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World's End page.

If you liked it. Fans of The World's End tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The World's End (2013)?
In US, The World's End is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The World's End worth watching?
The World's End holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The World's End?
The World's End stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan and Martin Freeman.
When was The World's End released?
The World's End was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.