How long is Encounters at the End of the World?

Encounters at the End of the World is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Encounters at the End of the World is rated G in the US.

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Encounters at the End of the World (2008) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.5 from 309 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Documentary
Released: July 18, 2008
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 309 votes
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Encounters at the End of the World?: Encounters at the End of the World is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Encounters at the End of the World rated?: Encounters at the End of the World is rated G in the US.
Is Encounters at the End of the World a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Encounters at the End of the World?: As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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