Watch Trailer

The World’s End

Watch in the UK

Watch in the US

Data provided by

8 / 10

1 Review

Rate this movie:

8 Based on 1 Votes

10

0
9

0
8

1
7

0
6

0
5

0
4

0
3

0
2

0
1

0

Overview

Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Media

View all media

The World's End - Teaser Trailer

Cast

View all cast

Simon Pegg

Nick Frost

Martin Freeman

Paddy Considine

Director:

Edgar Wright

Release Date:

2013-07-18

Run Time:

109m

Tagline:

Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation.

Genres:

Action Comedy Science Fiction

Keywords:

addiction alcoholism apocalypse end of the world hilarious homage pub pub crawl sorvete

Financials and Popularity

Details Not Available.

Review

View all reviews

Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 9:02 pm

8 Based on 1 Votes

10

0

9

0

8

1

7

0

6

0

5

0

4

0

3

0

2

0

1

0
⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY The final chapter in the legendary "Cornetto Trilogy" sees Edgar Wright tackling the mid-life crisis with a sci-fi twist. Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man-child still wearing the same trench coat from 1990, drags his reluctant, now-successful childhood mates back to their hometown of Newton Haven. The goal? To complete "The Golden Mile"—twelve pints in twelve pubs, ending at The World's End. However, they quickly realize the locals have been replaced by blue-blooded, robotic "blanks." It’s a fast-paced, high-quality blend of pub crawl and alien invasion that’s as much about the pain of growing up as it is about smashing robots. THE PROS Simon Pegg is a total winner here, playing a character who is honestly quite tragic underneath all the fast-talking banter. Nick Frost flips the script as the "responsible" one, and their high-quality chemistry remains the absolute business. It earns an 8/10 because the fight choreography is a total banger—the bathroom brawl is a legendary piece of stunt work that uses the environment in incredibly creative ways. The supporting cast is absolute quality, with Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan, and Martin Freeman bringing a sincere weight to the group dynamic. It’s an epic shout for fans of British humor, packed with the quick-fire editing and visual gags that make Wright a legendary director. THE CONS It lands an 8/10 because the final act is a bit of a head-scratcher compared to the tight buildup, devolving into a massive exposition dump that can feel a touch sluggish. While the "blanks" are a high-quality threat, some of the CGI in the bigger action sequences feels a bit quality-deficient compared to the practical grit of *Hot Fuzz*. It misses a higher mark because Gary King is occasionally so unlikable that it can be a bit of a slog to root for him, even if that's the point of the story. It’s a great shout, but it doesn't quite reach the "epic status" heights of the previous two films in the trilogy. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A high-quality, sincere, and hilarious conclusion to a legendary trilogy. It’s a total winner for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in their own hometown or tried to relive the "glory days." While the ending is a bit of a slow-roller, the banter and the action are an honest banger. A massive shout for a movie night with a few pints—just maybe skip the alien invasion afterward. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Real Ale: To keep the performances high-quality and the actors sober enough for the intense stunts, the "beer" drunk on screen was actually a mixture of water, burnt sugar, and a special foam agent to make it look like a legendary pint. • Pub Names: Every pub name in the movie is a high-quality hint at what’s about to happen inside. For example, at "The Cross Hands," the group gets into their first physical fight with the blanks. • Choreography King: The fight scenes were choreographed by Brad Allan, a legendary member of Jackie Chan’s stunt team, which is why the pub brawls feel so high-quality and "epic" compared to your standard comedy action. THE VIBE Like a lukewarm pint and a pack of salt and vinegar crisps. It smells of stale lager, rainy pavement, and the metallic tang of blue robotic ink.

Videos

The World's End - Teaser Trailer

Cast

Simon Pegg

Nick Frost

Martin Freeman

Paddy Considine

Eddie Marsan

Rosamund Pike

Pierce Brosnan

David Bradley

Darren Boyd

Michael Smiley

Related Movies To

The World’s End

The Sheep Detectives

George is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Run time: 109m Tagline: A new breed of mystery. Release: 2026-05-02

Director: Kyle Balda

Stars: Conleth Hill Emma Thompson Hong Chau Hugh Jackman Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Mandeep Dhillon Molly Gordon Nicholas Braun Nicholas Galitzine Tosin Cole

Rise of the Conqueror

7 / 10

1 Review

In the 14th-century, as the Silk Road crumbles and rival factions tear the land apart, fearless warrior Timur emerges from exile. Stripped of everything, he fights to unite the fractured kingdoms, using strategy and sheer will to carve an empire from chaos. Undefeated in battle and widely regarded as one of history’s greatest military leaders and tacticians, not to mention one of its most brutal, Timur would found the Timurid Empire, which ruled over modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia.

Run time: 119m Release: 2026-04-09

Director: Jacob Schwarz

Stars: Arazou Baker Aziz Beyshenaliev Christian Mortensen Dulguun Odkhuu Joshua Jo Mahesh Jadu Maruf Otajonov Paul Marlon Sanzhar Madi Yulduz Rajabova

Apex

8 / 10

1 Review

A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

Run time: 96m Tagline: Hunt. Survive. Release: 2026-04-24

Director: Baltasar Kormákur

Stars: Aaron Pedersen Bessie Holland Caitlin Stasey Charlize Theron Duncan Fellows Eric Bana Matt Whelan Rob Carlton Taron Egerton Zachary Garred

Clayface

Follow the terrifying descent into hell of a promising Hollywood actor who has become a monster driven by revenge, exploring the loss of identity and humanity, the ravages of toxic love and the dark side of scientific ambition.

Run time: 0m Tagline: Look fear in the face. Release: 2026-10-21

Director: James Watkins

Stars: David Dencik Eddie Marsan Joshua James Max Minghella Nancy Carroll Naomi Ackie Tom Rhys Harries Wil Coban

The Rip

9 / 10

1 Review

Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.

Run time: 113m Tagline: Count the money. Count it again. Count on no one. Release: 2026-01-13

Director: Joe Carnahan

Stars: Ben Affleck Catalina Sandino Moreno Daisuke Tsuji Kyle Chandler Matt Damon Nestor Carbonell Sasha Calle Scott Adkins Steven Yeun Teyana Taylor

Collections

The World’s End

This movie is not part of any collection.

Reviews for

The World’s End

Comment (1)

Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 10:02 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

THE SUMMARY
The final chapter in the legendary “Cornetto Trilogy” sees Edgar Wright tackling the mid-life crisis with a sci-fi twist. Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man-child still wearing the same trench coat from 1990, drags his reluctant, now-successful childhood mates back to their hometown of Newton Haven. The goal? To complete “The Golden Mile”—twelve pints in twelve pubs, ending at The World’s End. However, they quickly realize the locals have been replaced by blue-blooded, robotic “blanks.” It’s a fast-paced, high-quality blend of pub crawl and alien invasion that’s as much about the pain of growing up as it is about smashing robots.

THE PROS
Simon Pegg is a total winner here, playing a character who is honestly quite tragic underneath all the fast-talking banter. Nick Frost flips the script as the “responsible” one, and their high-quality chemistry remains the absolute business. It earns an 8/10 because the fight choreography is a total banger—the bathroom brawl is a legendary piece of stunt work that uses the environment in incredibly creative ways. The supporting cast is absolute quality, with Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan, and Martin Freeman bringing a sincere weight to the group dynamic. It’s an epic shout for fans of British humor, packed with the quick-fire editing and visual gags that make Wright a legendary director.

THE CONS
It lands an 8/10 because the final act is a bit of a head-scratcher compared to the tight buildup, devolving into a massive exposition dump that can feel a touch sluggish. While the “blanks” are a high-quality threat, some of the CGI in the bigger action sequences feels a bit quality-deficient compared to the practical grit of *Hot Fuzz*. It misses a higher mark because Gary King is occasionally so unlikable that it can be a bit of a slog to root for him, even if that’s the point of the story. It’s a great shout, but it doesn’t quite reach the “epic status” heights of the previous two films in the trilogy.

THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A high-quality, sincere, and hilarious conclusion to a legendary trilogy. It’s a total winner for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in their own hometown or tried to relive the “glory days.” While the ending is a bit of a slow-roller, the banter and the action are an honest banger. A massive shout for a movie night with a few pints—just maybe skip the alien invasion afterward.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Real Ale: To keep the performances high-quality and the actors sober enough for the intense stunts, the “beer” drunk on screen was actually a mixture of water, burnt sugar, and a special foam agent to make it look like a legendary pint.

• Pub Names: Every pub name in the movie is a high-quality hint at what’s about to happen inside. For example, at “The Cross Hands,” the group gets into their first physical fight with the blanks.

• Choreography King: The fight scenes were choreographed by Brad Allan, a legendary member of Jackie Chan’s stunt team, which is why the pub brawls feel so high-quality and “epic” compared to your standard comedy action.

THE VIBE
Like a lukewarm pint and a pack of salt and vinegar crisps. It smells of stale lager, rainy pavement, and the metallic tang of blue robotic ink.

Leave a Review Cancel reply