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6.0 / 10(38 votes)IMDbR20101h 32mCanada, United States of America

A Beginner's Guide to Endings

“A Comedy About Tragedy”

Synopsis

The film centers on three brothers who, upon learning they only have a few days left to live, set off to reverse a lifetime of mistakes. Hopper and Simmons are playing the brothers' father and uncle, respectively, while Caan is one of the brothers. Helfer is Caan's girlfriend, a woman with a dangerous past.

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A Beginner's Guide To Endings TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 1, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Sobol
Screenplay & Story
Jonathan Sobol
Original Score
Tom Westin
Original Title
A Beginner's Guide to Endings
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Darius Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Sobol

Screenplay & Story

Jonathan Sobol

Original Score & Music

Tom Westin

Director of Photography

Samy Inayeh

Film Editing

Geoff Ashenhurst

Producers

John N. Kozman, Sean Buckley, Tim Merkel, Nicholas Tabarrok

Department Leadership Roster

Geoff Ashenhurst

Editor

Jonathan Sobol

Jonathan Sobol

Writer

Nicholas Tabarrok

Nicholas Tabarrok

Producer

Svjetlana Jaklenec

Production Design

Jonathan Sobol

Jonathan Sobol

Director

Tom Westin

Original Music Composer

Samy Inayeh

Samy Inayeh

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14A
United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Beginner's Guide to Endings

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

What is A Beginner's Guide to Endings about?

The film centers on three brothers who, upon learning they only have a few days left to live, set off to reverse a lifetime of mistakes. Hopper and Simmons are playing the brothers' father and uncle, respectively, while Caan is one of the brothers. Helfer is Caan's girlfriend, a woman with a dangerous past.

Who directed A Beginner's Guide to Endings?

A Beginner's Guide to Endings was directed by Jonathan Sobol.

Who stars in A Beginner's Guide to Endings?

The principal cast of A Beginner's Guide to Endings includes Paulo Costanzo, Scott Caan, J.K. Simmons, Harvey Keitel, Tricia Helfer.

When was A Beginner's Guide to Endings released and how long is it?

A Beginner's Guide to Endings was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for A Beginner's Guide to Endings?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Beginner's Guide to Endings was composed by Tom Westin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Beginner's Guide to Endings?

A Beginner's Guide to Endings holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).