The Living End

1992, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 32m

9 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

A drifter (Mike Dytri) and a film critic (Craig Gilmore) hit the road as fugitives and as gay lovers who are HIV positive.
  • Genre:
    Drama, Lgbtq+
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Gregg Araki
  • Producer:
    Marcus Hu, Jon Gerrans
  • Writer:
    Gregg Araki
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $29.7K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Strand Releasing
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono

Cast & Crew

Mike Dytri
Luke
Craig Gilmore
Jon
Darcy Marta
Darcy
Scott Goetz
Peter
Gregg Araki
Director
Gregg Araki
Writer
Jon Jost
Executive Producer
Henry S. Rosenthal
Executive Producer
Marcus Hu
Producer
Jon Gerrans
Producer
Cole Coonce
Original Music
Sascha Konietzko
Original Music
Gregg Araki
Cinematographer
Gregg Araki
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for The Living End

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Audience Reviews for The Living End

  • Apr 06, 2013
    I remember really liking this movie back in the 90's. Was excited to see it on DVD for rental. Well, I have to say I had forgotten most of the story apart from it being a road trip movie about two men living with AIDS, so I was interested to see if it was as good as I remembered. Though it's obviously dated now, I still found it quite compelling viewing with a unique style. Craig Gilmore in particular is great as Jon. Very sympathetic character. Won't be for all, is pretty bleak and confronting, but I found it worth the rewatch.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 13, 2010
    Araki brings great ideas to the table, but his execution leaves a lot to be desired. The two lead actors are consistently unconvincing, so their love story has no emotional resonance. Since the film relies heavily on a connection with the doomed lovers, the low performance quality hurts it badly. Nevertheless, it's very much a product of its time, and that works in its favour somehow. This is a cult classic with lots of bright possibilities, but most of them are unfulfilled.
    Mike T Super Reviewer
  • Nov 07, 2010
    A gripping road trip with the unique angle of having two HIV positive men take to the road to come to grips with their unsure future. Very good.
    John B Super Reviewer
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