The End of the Tour (2015)
Kernel Score: 78% · 600 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2015-07-31
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The End of the Tour
- Stream: IndieFlix
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
The End of the Tour parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The End of the Tour (R) is a talky biographical drama about a journalist interviewing an author.
- Language: Some — R rating suggests some mature language, though the film centers on a low-key literary interview.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
James Ponsoldt
Cast
- Jason Segel as David Foster Wallace
- Jesse Eisenberg as David Lipsky
- Mamie Gummer as Julie
- Mickey Sumner as Betsy
- Johnny Otto as Pilot
- Anna Chlumsky as Sarah
- Joan Cusack as Patty
- Becky Ann Baker as Bookstore Manager
- Ron Livingston as David Lipsky's Editor
- Stephanie Cotton as United Ticket Agent
The End of the Tour FAQ
Is The End of the Tour good?
The End of the Tour has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 600 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The End of the Tour?
In the US you can stream The End of the Tour on IndieFlix, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The End of the Tour OK for kids?
The End of the Tour is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The End of the Tour (R) is a talky biographical drama about a journalist interviewing an author.
What movies are like The End of the Tour?
If you liked The End of the Tour, try Richard Jewell, Field of Dreams, The World of Apu and An Interview with God.