Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

"Nice knowing you."

2012

1h 41m

6.6(2149 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Adventure

Overview

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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Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

37 members

Acting

Steve Carell

Dodge Petersen

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Keira Knightley

Penelope "Penny" Lockhart

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Connie Britton

Diane

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Rob Corddry

Warren

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Adam Brody

Owen

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Derek Luke

Alan Speck

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Martin Sheen

Frank Petersen

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Melanie Lynskey

Karen Amalfi

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Nancy Carell

Linda Petersen

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William Petersen

Trucker

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Gillian Jacobs

Waitress / Katie

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T.J. Miller

Chipper Host / Darcy

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Patton Oswalt

Roache

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Bob Stephenson

Officer Wally Johnson

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Brad Morris

Radio Announcer (voice)

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Mark Moses

Anchorman

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Roger Aaron Brown

Alfred

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Rob Huebel

Jeremy

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Trisha Gorman

Crying Woman

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Tonita Castro

Elsa

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Leslie Murphy

Amy

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Kasey Campbell

Danny

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Vince Grant

Man #1 / Chip

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Amy Schumer

Woman #1 / Lacey

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Marshall Manesh

Indian Man

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Aleister

Sorry

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Writing

Rene Gube

Cell-Mate

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Jim O'Heir

Cop #2

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Daniel Maurio

Toilet Guy

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Matthew Alan Brady

Kissing Couple In Park (uncredited)

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Tony Brown

Gay Party Guest (uncredited)

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Lauren Crawford

Bikini Girl (uncredited)

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Laura Mann

Sarah (uncredited)

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Prestin Persson

Bikini Girl (uncredited)

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Lauren K. Solomon

Kissing Friendsy's Customer (uncredited)

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Chris Spinelli

Cyclist (uncredited)

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Hannah Victoria Stock

Party Girl (uncredited)

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