I'm Thinking of Ending Things

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things

R

2020

2h 14m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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Full of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm.

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Critics Consensus

Aided by stellar performances from Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons, I'm Thinking of Ending Things finds writer-director Charlie Kaufman grappling with the human condition as only he can.

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Charles Bramesco

Inside Hook

Sep 21, 2021

The mindbending auteur's latest film feels like a culmination of all that came before it.

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Jan 27, 2021

I'm Thinking of Ending Things doesn't just dramatize this condition but embodies it through Kaufman's daringly divergent interpretation of Iain Reid's source novel-the most idiosyncratic literary adaptation since Adaptation...

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Nick Schager

Esquire Magazine

Jan 27, 2021

It's a masterwork of unhinged tone, as well as a showcase for Buckley, whose grand performance covers an expansive stretch of emotional terrain.

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James Profetto

Reel James (YouTube)

Jul 4, 2026

7/10

This is a movie that is unorthodox and has storytelling that is a bit confusing, so you'll need to pay attention to every scene.

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Joonatan Itkonen

Region Free

Jan 3, 2025

5/5

It’s a film of conflicting emotions and unreliable logic. It asks for patience, understanding, and empathy. Not just for the art, but for ourselves. Kaufman holds up a mirror, and loving the reflection is not always easy.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

Jul 30, 2024

2.5/5

One time-wasting exercise in awkwardness, exasperation and pretentiousness.

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Andras F

@afsuk Oct 4, 2026

I made myself to finish it, in hope it will make sense, but I regret watching every minute of it. Waste of time.

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Hayleigh P

@haytay.shows22 Sep 24, 2026

If I could give this zero stars I would. Cause what even is this..? It’s like a bad/weird dream that makes no sense whatsoever. It’s so dumb, worst movie over ever watched.

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Lynda C

@Lbchase Sep 16, 2026

Terrible.. all over the place.

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Pineapples P

@Cycle731 Sep 15, 2026

Nothing happens in this movie except for characters uttering incoherent sentences.

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Bruce B

@bruceb314 Sep 14, 2026

This movie makes me regret a promise I made to myself 50 years ago. Finish every book or movie I started. 😩

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Austin B

@RT35999578 Sep 13, 2026

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Synopsis

Full of misgivings, a young woman travels with her new boyfriend to his parents' secluded farm.

Director: Charlie Kaufman
Producer: Stefanie Azpiazu, Anthony Bregman, Charlie Kaufman, Robert Salerno
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman
Production Co: Likely Story, Projective Testing Service
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 4, 2020
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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