Encounters at the End of the World(2007)
Off the map, things get strange.
Encounters at the End of the World Synopsis
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Centered at McMurdo Station, the United States' largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure volatile conditions to learn more about the continent's wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on September 1, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland and Stefan Pashov. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 304 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Henry Kaiser, Julian P. Hobbs
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Zeitlinger
- Production:
- Discovery Films, Creative Differences Productions, Discovery Communications
- Status:
- Released
Encounters at the End of the World (2007) Trailer
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Encounters at the End of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
Clive Oppenheimer
as Self - Volcanologist
- Scott Rowland
Scott Rowland
as Self - Transportation Dept
- Stefan Pashov
Stefan Pashov
as Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
- Doug MacAyeal
Doug MacAyeal
as Self - Glaciologist
- Ryan Andrew Evans
Ryan Andrew Evans
as Self - Filmmaker, Cook
- Kevin Emery
Kevin Emery
as Self - Survival School Instructor
- Olav T. Oftedal
Olav T. Oftedal
as Self - Nutritional Ecologist
- Regina Eisert
Regina Eisert
as Self - Physiologist
- David R. Pacheco Jr.
David R. Pacheco Jr.
as Self - Journeyman Plumber
- Samuel S. Bowser
Samuel S. Bowser
as Self - Cell Biologist
- Jan Pawlowski
Jan Pawlowski
as Self - Zoologist
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Henry Kaiser and Julian P. Hobbs.
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Encounters at the End of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 304 ratings.
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Encounters at the End of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Encounters at the End of the World (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Encounters at the End of the World?
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The main cast of Encounters at the End of the World (2007) includes Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov and Doug MacAyeal. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Encounters at the End of the World released?
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Encounters at the End of the World was released on September 1, 2007 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Encounters at the End of the World worth watching?
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Encounters at the End of the World (2007) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 304 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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