The End of the Tour
“Imagine the greatest conversation you've ever had.”
Synopsis
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-17
Top Cast
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Jason Segel
David Foster Wallace
Jesse Eisenberg
David Lipsky
Mamie Gummer
Julie
Mickey Sumner
Betsy
Johnny Otto
Pilot
Anna Chlumsky
Sarah
Joan Cusack
Patty
Becky Ann Baker
Bookstore Manager
Ron Livingston
David Lipsky's Editor
Stephanie Cotton
United Ticket Agent
Dan John Miller
NPR Host
Noel Fletcher
ISU Student
Michael J. Stalmer
Night Watchmen
Punnavith Koy
Movie Goer
Ben Phelps
Mall Shopper
Joel Thingvall
Movie Theater Usher (uncredited)
Ryan J. Gilmer
Skyway Passerby (uncredited)
Alan Holasek
Box Office Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ponsoldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Margulies
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- The End of the Tour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Anonymous Content, Kilburn Media, Modern Man Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ponsoldt
Donald Margulies
Danny Elfman
Jakob Ihre
Darrin Navarro
James Dahl, Matt DeRoss, Paul Green, David Kanter, Ted O'Neal
Department Leadership Roster
James Ponsoldt
Director
Donald Margulies
Writer
James Dahl
Producer
Matt DeRoss
Producer
David Kanter
Producer
Jakob Ihre
Director of Photography
Darrin Navarro
Editor
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Emma Potter
Costume Design
Ted O'Neal
Producer
Matthew Bramante
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the Tour
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What is The End of the Tour about?
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
Who directed The End of the Tour?
The End of the Tour was directed by James Ponsoldt.
Who stars in The End of the Tour?
The principal cast of The End of the Tour includes Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Mamie Gummer, Mickey Sumner, Johnny Otto.
When was The End of the Tour released and how long is it?
The End of the Tour was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did The End of the Tour make at the box office?
The End of the Tour grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The End of the Tour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of the Tour was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End of the Tour?
The End of the Tour holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).