The End of the Tour Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Jan. 3, 2016

The End of the Tour

Release Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 New York / Los Angeles

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

R Comedy 1 hr, 46 m

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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.

Cited as official plot version from michiganfilmoffice.org

Comedy Drama Adaptation True Story

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The End of the Tour.

Jason Segel
... David Foster Wallace

Despicable Me, S** Tape (Cameron Diaz/Jason Segel - 2014)
Jesse Eisenberg
... David Lipsky

Rio, The Social Network
A
Anna Chlumsky
... Sarah

They/Them, In the Loop
M
Mamie Gummer
The Lifeguard, The Ward
J
Joan Cusack
... Patty

Toy Story 3, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Ron Livingston
... David Lipsky's Editor

The Featherweight, The Conjuring
M
Mickey Sumner
... Betsy

A Mistake, Battle of the Sexes

Crew Behind the Film

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.

Director: James Ponsoldt
Screenwriter: Donald Margulies
Producers: Matt DeRoss
David Kanter

Studios: A24
Production Company: Anonymous Content

Additional Information

MPA Rating: R Restricted for language including some sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official The End of the Tour movie trailers and clips.

Comedy

The End of the Tour Theatrical Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the The End of the Tour movie production.

Key Facts

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

Production Updates

May 2015

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Mar 2014

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Currently filming in Grand Rapids, Michigan and surrounding communities.

Dec 2013

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Production is scheduled to begin in February 2014.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The End of the Tour was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, July 31, 2015. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Southpaw and 6 Ways to Die.

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 digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.

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United States

2015-07-31 New York / Los Angeles

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