These Final Hours
These Final Hours

These Final Hours

2014Movie87 minEnglish

What would you do on the last day on Earth? With the end of the world only hours away, the self-absorbed James heads to the ultimate party-to-end-all-parties. On his way there, he saves the life of a young girl named Rose who is searching desperately for her missing father. This simple act sets James on a path to redemption.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Zak HilditchGenres: Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Apocalyptic

Plot Summary

A man, James, makes his way to a party to spend his last hours on Earth before an apocalyptic meteor shower hits. Along the way, he encounters a young girl, Rose, who is searching for her father. James is forced to confront his own selfishness as he decides whether to continue his hedonistic pursuits or help Rose find her family.

Critical Reception

These Final Hours received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, performances, and tense atmosphere. The film was commended for its unique take on the apocalypse, focusing on human relationships and morality rather than just spectacle.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and strong performances.
  • Hailed as a unique and character-driven take on the apocalypse.
  • Noted for its grim yet compelling narrative and atmospheric tension.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional weight and thought-provoking portrayal of humanity's final moments. Many found the performances, particularly that of the young actress, to be a standout, contributing to the film's poignant and impactful storytelling.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film and Best Original Screenplay at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Perth, Western Australia, with many of the scenes filmed during the actual twilight hours to enhance the apocalyptic atmosphere.

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Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

The depiction concerning doomsday dramas in the movies always seem to have a mixed bag reception when tackling its dour subject matter about the possible annihilation of the planet Earth. The scales of dramatic overdrive can be rather preac...