The End of the Tour

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The End of the Tour

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2015

1h 46m

Drama

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Writer and journalist David Lipsky interviews author David Foster Wallace for Rolling Stone Magazine.

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Brilliantly performed and smartly unconventional, The End of the Tour pays fitting tribute to a singular talent while offering profoundly poignant observations on the human condition.

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Craig Mathieson

Sydney Morning Herald

Jul 21, 2026

3.55

The main theme is Wallace's looming fame, and it's unfortunate that a movie with a pitch-perfect understanding of the dynamic between writers rarely explores Wallace's actual writing.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Jun 12, 2016

3.5/4

I can't speak to its veracity, but I loved Segel's work here, playing Wallace as someone who over-analyzed everything, to a compulsive, near paralyzing degree, while still managing to be the most interesting, literary guy in the room.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

May 30, 2016

By the time we're at the end of 'The End of the Tour,' it's arrived at something thoughtful and true about being a writer-and, even better, about being a real person.

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Dave Aldridge

Radio Times

Nov 5, 2025

4/5

As an antidote and alternative to all the bloated blockbusters and animated whimsies out there, it's the bee's knees.

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George Fenwick

The Post NZ

Jul 26, 2021

The film is fascinatingly intellectual and brimming with humanity.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Feb 3, 2021

4/5

Occasionally it feels like an excuse for introspective comments from the David Foster Wallace Book of Wisdom, but Segel finds the humanity in him, playing him as a man who lived inside his head even as his world expanded.

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Andrew J

@jynx2706 Sep 29, 2026

Interesting story but just way too bland of an execution. Jason Segal did a hell of a job. I think the way his character spoke just annoyed the crap out of me.

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Karli A

@KarliA Sep 6, 2026

poignant and unforgettable

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Joe T

@SonofBort Aug 10, 2026

capitalises on DFW tragedy f**k these people.

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Marie Ange U

@Mahari Jul 1, 2026

this was 10 out of 10 plus everything minus nothing! i really enjoyed this!

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 7, 2026

The End of the Tour is easily my favorite A24 film. It’s a quiet, dialogue-driven movie, but it feels incredibly real and engaging from start to finish. Jason Segel delivers an amazing performance as David Foster Wallace, capturing both his brilliance and vulnerability, while Jesse Eisenberg provides a strong contrast that makes their conversations even more compelling. What I love most is how the film focuses on ideas, connection, and the small, human moments rather than big plot points. It’s thoughtful, introspective, and sticks with you after it ends. Overall, I’d give it an 8/10—it’s a simple but powerful film that stands out for its performances and writing.

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Madam D

@Madam1948 Feb 13, 2026

Great writing & acting. A bit slow & long.

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Synopsis

Writer and journalist David Lipsky interviews author David Foster Wallace for Rolling Stone Magazine.

Director: James Ponsoldt
Producer: David Kanter, Matt DeRoss, James Dahl, Mark C. Manuel, Ted O'Neal
Screenwriter: Donald Margulies
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Anonymous Content
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 31, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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