# The End of the Tour (2015)

> A young journalist’s intense five-day interview with David Foster Wallace becomes a searching portrait of literary fame, envy, authenticity, and unexpected connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/142050

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: James Ponsoldt
- Cast: Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Mamie Gummer, Mickey Sumner, Johnny Otto, Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Becky Ann Baker
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3416744/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intellectual, witty, intimate, quiet evening, literary film night

## Synopsis

A profound exploration of the mind of a literary genius and the journalist who seeks to understand him.

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