The End of Violence

The End of Violence (1997)

  • 27% of critics liked it
    (33 reviews)

  • 41% of users liked it
    (2,359 ratings)

Wim Wenders directed this allegorical drama about the emotional impact of violence in our culture, set against the backdrop of California's entertainment business. Mike Max (Bill Pullman) is a Hollywood producer who has earned a great deal of money and power in the film industry through his… More

Play Trailer

R,
Directed By
Written By
Wim Wenders, Nicholas Klein
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Sep 12, 1997 Wide
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    A longwinded exercise in pretentious confusion.

  • Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

    A muddled, sentimental Euro-American hash, redeemed here and there from its fatal purposelessness by a few moments that remind us we're in the presence of a genuine cinematic visionary.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    Doesn't seem sure what it is about, or how it is about it.

  • Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

    This goes on for two hours and two minutes. When I staggered out of the theater, I asked if Clinton was still president.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    Offers viewers opportunities to ponder a variety of diverse subjects, but its overall entertainment value is less than one might hope for.

Read all 13 critic reviews

See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony L


    Everyone makes mistakes. Wenders, a brilliant film director, made a huge one with The End of Violence. Convoluted nonsense, I'm sure it looked great on paper but the reality is that this is an awful film. Oops!

  • Anthony V


    Adventures in paranoia.

  • Christopher B


    Interesting Wenders film that really defied my expectations. A great character piece and drama.

Currently unavailable on Flixster

Also available on

Other Retailers

Subscription Services

Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

Cast

See more (23)

Trailers & Clips