Encounters at the End of the World
2008, English. Directed by Werner Herzog.
Off the map, things get strange.
Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to Antarctica, where he finds a desolate, beautiful landscape, largely untouched by human hands, and a group of truly unique people who risk their lives to study it. Centered at McMurdo Station, the United States' largest Antarctic research center, Herzog explores the minds of the scientists willing to abandon civilization and endure volatile conditions to learn more about the continent's wildlife and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner HerzogNarrator (voice)
- Clive OppenheimerSelf - Volcanologist
- Scott RowlandSelf - Transportation Dept
- Stefan PashovSelf - Philosopher, Forklift Driver
- Doug MacAyealSelf - Glaciologist
- Ryan Andrew EvansSelf - Filmmaker, Cook
- Kevin EmerySelf - Survival School Instructor
- Olav T. OftedalSelf - Nutritional Ecologist
- Regina EisertSelf - Physiologist
- David R. Pacheco Jr.Self - Journeyman Plumber
- Samuel S. BowserSelf - Cell Biologist
- Jan PawlowskiSelf - Zoologist
Details
- Released
- 18 July 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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Is Encounters at the End of the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Encounters at the End of the World?
Encounters at the End of the World runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Encounters at the End of the World have a post-credits scene?
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Encounters at the End of the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Encounters at the End of the World is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Encounters at the End of the World on?
Encounters at the End of the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 July 2008. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Encounters at the End of the World?
If you liked Encounters at the End of the World, try Penguins, Earth, Born to Be Wild.
Who directed Encounters at the End of the World?
Encounters at the End of the World (2008) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland.