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Encounters at the End of the World

“Off the map, things get strange.”

★ 7.5(301)20071h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 2007-09-01
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Discovery Films

Encounters at the End of the World — trailer

About Encounters at the End of the World

Encounters at the End of the World is a 2007 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer and Scott Rowland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 301 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Encounters at the End of the World in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Clive Oppenheimer

Self - Volcanologist

Scott Rowland

Self - Transportation Dept

Stefan Pashov

Self - Philosopher, Forklift Driver

Doug MacAyeal

Self - Glaciologist

Ryan Andrew Evans

Self - Filmmaker, Cook

Kevin Emery

Self - Survival School Instructor

Olav T. Oftedal

Self - Nutritional Ecologist

Regina Eisert

Self - Physiologist

David R. Pacheco Jr.

Self - Journeyman Plumber

Samuel S. Bowser

Self - Cell Biologist

Jan Pawlowski

Self - Zoologist

Themes & keywords

marine biologistpenguinicebergvolcanowildernessresearch stationvolcanologyantarcticascientistseal (animal)ice

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Encounters at the End of the World in United States?+

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How long is Encounters at the End of the World?+

Encounters at the End of the World has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Encounters at the End of the World?+

Encounters at the End of the World stars Werner Herzog, Clive Oppenheimer, Scott Rowland, Stefan Pashov and Doug MacAyeal.

When did Encounters at the End of the World come out?+

Encounters at the End of the World is a 2007 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is Encounters at the End of the World?+

Encounters at the End of the World is Documentary film.

Who directed Encounters at the End of the World?+

Encounters at the End of the World was directed by Werner Herzog.