The End(1978)
Are there laughs before death?
The End Synopsis
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
The End (1978) is a comedy film directed by Burt Reynolds, released on May 10, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field and Strother Martin. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Burt Reynolds
- Writers:
- Jerry Belson
- Producers:
- Lawrence Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- Paul Williams
- Production:
- United Artists, Gordon-Reynolds Productions
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $45,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The End (1978) Trailer
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The End Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Wendell Sonny Lawson
Dom DeLuise
as Marlon Borunki
Sally Field
as Mary Ellen
Strother Martin
as Dr. Waldo Kling
David Steinberg
as Marty Lieberman
Joanne Woodward
as Jessica Lawson
Norman Fell
as Dr. Samuel Krugman
Myrna Loy
as Maureen Lawson
Kristy McNichol
as Julie Lawson
Pat O'Brien
as Ben Lawson
Robby Benson
as Father Dave Benson
Carl Reiner
as Dr. James Maneet
Key crew
Directed by Burt Reynolds, written by Jerry Belson, produced by Lawrence Gordon.
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The End Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 72 ratings.
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The End – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The End online?
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The End (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The End?
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The main cast of The End (1978) includes Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field, Strother Martin and David Steinberg. The film was directed by Burt Reynolds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The End released?
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The End was released on May 10, 1978 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The End worth watching?
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The End (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The End?
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Yes. The official The End trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.