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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

2012 · 1h 41m · Released

R Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.

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Trailers and promos

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - Official Trailer
Reconciliation
Steve Carell and Keira Knightley at the Beach
Dodge and Penny's Random Night

Top cast and crew

Lorene Scafaria Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Where can I watch Seeking a Friend for the End of the World in the United States?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Seeking a Friend for the End of the World for free?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World stars Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton, Rob Corddry, and Adam Brody. Lorene Scafaria is the director.

How long is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).

When did Seeking a Friend for the End of the World come out?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was released on June 22, 2012.

Which studio made Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was produced by Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures, and Anonymous Content in the United States.

What was the budget for Seeking a Friend for the End of the World?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World was made on a budget of $10,000,000.

How much did Seeking a Friend for the End of the World make at the box office?

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World grossed $9,636,289 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.

Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked November 2026.

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