Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

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Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

Released Mar 15, 2024

2h 43m

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From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at modern day life. Overworked and underpaid production assistant Angela (Ilinca Manolache) is assigned to film a workplace safety video for a multinational corporation in Bucharest. When one of the interviewees makes a statement that ignites a scandal, Angela has to re-invent the story. Featuring appearances from Nina Hoss, Uwe Boll, and Angela's TikTok alter-ego Bobiță, Jude's anarchic satire is a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.

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Critics Consensus

As unique and breathlessly expansive as its title, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World adds to the evidence supporting Radu Jude's status as a uniquely gifted and provocative filmmaker.

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Don't let the art-house aesthetics and nearly three-hour running time put you off: This is what a killer comedy looks like in 2024.

Jul 23, 2024

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

Jude can barely control his ain’t-I-a-stinker glee. Yet it all works, with its many preoccupations, culminating in an epic, wild ride whose presumed destination is hell itself.

Apr 18, 2024

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Jude drops the sometimes overly broad comedy of the first two hours for something more acerbic, angry, and intriguing.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 4, 2024

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

It offers us an interesting premise, an assertive critique and some funny moments, but it's hampered by its long duration, the decision to tackle two stories without much justification and to generate a heavy and dense atmosphere. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 18, 2025

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Radu Jude delivers his boldest piece of work yet in Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, a sharp black comedy that defiantly portrays a society destined to consume itself and leave everyone behind.

Rated: A+

Jul 14, 2025

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Whether you’re Romanian, American or anything else, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World is the most recognizably of-the-moment film you’re likely to see all year.

Feb 1, 2025

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Tom F

Long and challenging, but will reward an attentive viewing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Matthew R

Don't expect too much from this movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Andrei D

A bit too long but it really works and Manolache is a great actress

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Julio Manuel D

2h 43m. !!!?? This surprising modernity!!!, of banalities and vulgarity. True, I wanted to meet her....

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Alec B

I continue to be impressed by Radu Jude's ability to take concepts that should be tiresome (here an almost shapeless extended critique if modern life in Romania that includes remixed footage of a movie from the early 80s) and makes them totally engaging and fascinating. Jude doesn't shy away from showing the cringe and ugliness of the characters. None of this feels like approved monoculture discourse and everything feels raw and urgent.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Flavio S

A unique movie experience, energetic, daring and thought-provoking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at modern day life. Overworked and underpaid production assistant Angela (Ilinca Manolache) is assigned to film a workplace safety video for a multinational corporation in Bucharest. When one of the interviewees makes a statement that ignites a scandal, Angela has to re-invent the story. Featuring appearances from Nina Hoss, Uwe Boll, and Angela's TikTok alter-ego Bobiță, Jude's anarchic satire is a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.

Director: Radu Jude
Producer: Ada Solomon, Adrian Sitaru, Radu Jude
Screenwriter: Radu Jude
Distributor: MUBI
Production Co: microFILM, Bord Cadre Films, Les Films d'ici, 4 Proof Film, Sovereign Films (II), Paul Thiltges Distributions, Kinorama
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Romanian
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.0K
Runtime: 2h 43m

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