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6.3 / 10(229 votes)IMDbPG-1320171h 48m$5.1M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom

The Sense of an Ending

“Unravel the truth.”

Synopsis

A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official UK TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Europe on Screen

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 10, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 11, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$5.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ritesh Batra
Screenplay & Story
Nick Payne
Original Score
Max Richter
Original Title
The Sense of an Ending
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Production Studios
Origin Pictures, BBC Film, FilmNation Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ritesh Batra

Screenplay & Story

Nick Payne, Julian Barnes

Original Score & Music

Max Richter

Director of Photography

Christopher Ross

Film Editing

John F. Lyons

Producers

Ed Rubin, David M. Thompson, Glen Basner, Ben Browning, Christine Langan

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Julian Barnes

Department Leadership Roster

Ritesh Batra

Director

Nick Payne

Nick Payne

Screenplay

Ed Rubin

Producer

David M. Thompson

David M. Thompson

Producer

Christopher Ross

Director of Photography

John F. Lyons

Editor

Jacqueline Abrahams

Jacqueline Abrahams

Production Design

Odile Dicks-Mireaux

Odile Dicks-Mireaux

Costume Design

Max Richter

Max Richter

Original Music Composer

Tim Barter

Visual Effects Supervisor

Paul Kennington

Paul Kennington

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sense of an Ending

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Sense of an Ending about?

A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life.

Who directed The Sense of an Ending?

The Sense of an Ending was directed by Ritesh Batra.

Who stars in The Sense of an Ending?

The principal cast of The Sense of an Ending includes Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter, Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode.

When was The Sense of an Ending released and how long is it?

The Sense of an Ending was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

How much did The Sense of an Ending make at the box office?

The Sense of an Ending grossed $5.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Sense of an Ending?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sense of an Ending was composed by Max Richter.

Is The Sense of an Ending based on a book or true story?

The Sense of an Ending is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julian Barnes".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sense of an Ending?

The Sense of an Ending holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).