The End (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1978, The End is a comedy film directed by Burt Reynolds, running about 100 minutes. “Are there laughs before death?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The End stars Burt Reynolds as Wendell Sonny Lawson, Dom DeLuise as Marlon Borunki, Sally Field as Mary Ellen and Strother Martin as Dr. Waldo Kling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The End has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $45M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The End page.
If you liked it. Fans of The End tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The End (1978)?
- In US, The End is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The End worth watching?
- The End holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The End?
- The End stars Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field, Strother Martin and David Steinberg.
- When was The End released?
- The End was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.