Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
R“Nice knowing you.”
2012·101 min·Released
Studio: Anonymous Content, Focus Features, Indian Paintbrush, Mandate International, Mandate Pictures
6.6TMDb
6.7IMDb
55%RT
Theatrical Jun 22, 2012
🇺🇸
USA · English · USA
Overview
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorLorene Scafaria
WriterLorene Scafaria
Cast
Steve Carell
Dodge Petersen
Keira Knightley
Penelope "Penny" Lockhart
Connie Britton
Diane
Rob Corddry
Warren
Adam Brody
Owen
Derek Luke
Alan Speck
Martin Sheen
Frank Petersen
Melanie Lynskey
Karen Amalfi
Nancy Carell
Linda Petersen
William L. Petersen
Trucker
Gillian Jacobs
Waitress / Katie
T.J. Miller
Chipper Host / Darcy
Patton Oswalt
Roache
Bob Stephenson
Officer Wally Johnson
Brad Morris
Radio Announcer (voice)
Mark Moses
Anchorman
Roger Aaron Brown
Alfred
Rob Huebel
Jeremy
Trisha Gorman
Crying Woman
Tonita Castro
Elsa
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Keywords
friendshipasteroidroad tripend of the worldwoman directorendlooking for friendromantic
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$10M
TMDb Votes
2,245
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026