How It Ends
“Party like there is no tomorrow.”
Synopsis
Liza scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won't be easy: her car has been stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self, Liza embarks on a journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-17
Top Cast
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Zoe Lister-Jones
Liza
Cailee Spaeny
Young Liza
Whitney Cummings
Mandy
Tawny Newsome
Celine
Finn Wolfhard
Ezra
Nick Kroll
Gary
Logan Marshall-Green
Nate
Bobby Lee
Derek
Fred Armisen
Manny
Glenn Howerton
John
Bradley Whitford
Kenny
Ayo Edebiri
Stand Up
Sharon Van Etten
Jet
Olivia Wilde
Alay
Paul W. Downs
Sal
Raymond Cham Jr.
Breakdancer
Lamorne Morris
Larry
Angelique Cabral
Diaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones
- Original Score
- Ryan Miller
- Original Title
- How It Ends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Mister Lister Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones
Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones
Ryan Miller
Daryl Wein, Tyler Beus
Daryl Wein, Libby Cuenin
Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein
Department Leadership Roster
Zoe Lister-Jones
Producer
Daryl Wein
Producer
Ryan Miller
Original Music Composer
Daryl Wein
Director
Daryl Wein
Writer
Zoe Lister-Jones
Director
Zoe Lister-Jones
Writer
Daryl Wein
Director of Photography
Tyler Beus
Director of Photography
Daryl Wein
Editor
Libby Cuenin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How It Ends
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What is How It Ends about?
Liza scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won't be easy: her car has been stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self, Liza embarks on a journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters.
Who directed How It Ends?
How It Ends was directed by Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones.
Who stars in How It Ends?
The principal cast of How It Ends includes Zoe Lister-Jones, Cailee Spaeny, Whitney Cummings, Tawny Newsome, Finn Wolfhard.
When was How It Ends released and how long is it?
How It Ends was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for How It Ends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How It Ends was composed by Ryan Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How It Ends?
How It Ends holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).