An American apocalyptic, political, satire, black comedy film. A doctoral candidate in astromony discovers and unknown comet. Her professor confirms that it will collide with Earth in approximately six months and is large enough to cause a global extinction event. They present their findings to the White House, but are met with apathy from the President. World opinion is divided among people who believe the comet is a severe threat, those who decry alarmism, and those who deny that the comet even exists. The story expands from there.
It received four Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture), four Golden Globe Award nominations (including Best Picture - Musical or Comedy), six Critics' Choice Award nominations, (including Best Picture), and also won Best Original Screenplay at the 74th Writers Guild of America Awards.
Director/Writer: Adam McKay
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothee Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Cate Blanchett, Merly Streep
Time: 138 minutes
