The End of the Tour Movie

The End of the Tour movie poster

Who's Involved:

Mickey Sumner, Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Ron Livingston, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer, James Ponsoldt, Anna Chlumsky, David Kanter, Matt DeRoss, Donald Margulies

Release Date:

Friday, July 31, 2015 New York / Los Angeles

R   RESTRICTED MPA
language including some sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

The film is based on the true events of a four-day long interview conducted by Rolling Stone Magazine writer, David Lipsky with acclaimed author David Foster Wallace. The interview took place in the final days of Wallace’s 1996 book tour promoting his landmark novel, “Infinite Jest.” The road movie is an extended dramatic and comedic conversation between the two men exploring women, depression, writing, success and jealousy.

official plot version from michiganfilmoffice.org


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Who stars in The End of the Tour: Cast List

... David Foster Wallace

Despicable Me, Gulliver's Travels  

... David Lipsky

Sasquatch Sunset, The Social Network  

... Sarah

They/Them, Hala  


The Ward, Ricki and the Flash  

... Patty

Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4  

... David Lipsky's Editor

Tully, The Conjuring  

... Betsy

This Is Happening, Frances Ha  

Who's making The End of the Tour: Crew List

A look at the The End of the Tour behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Ponsoldt last directed Summering and The Circle. The film's writer Donald Margulies last wrote Achates McNeil.

Screenwriter

Donald Margulies

Producers

Matt DeRoss
David Kanter

Companies

A24 distributor logo A24

Production Company

Anonymous Content

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Production: What we know about The End of the Tour?

Key Facts

  1. Based on the book "Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip With David Foster Wallace" by David Lipsky. True story.

Filming Timeline

  1. 2015 - May: The film was set to Completed  status.
  2. 2014 - March: The film was set to Production  status.

    Currently filming in Grand Rapids, Michigan and surrounding communities.

  3. 2013 - December: The film was set to Pre-Production  status.

    Production is scheduled to begin in February 2014.

The End of the Tour Release Date: When was the film released?


The End of the Tour was a New York / Los Angeles release in 2015 on Friday, July 31, 2015. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Southpaw and Staten Island Summer.

The End of the Tour DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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The End of the Tour was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 .

The End of the Tour VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?


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The End of the Tour was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, July 31, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.

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