Netflix Movie ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’: Release Date, Cast, Plot & More

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Looking ahead to 2020, it already looks like the year will be off to a fantastic start, filled with Netflix Originals. One Original we’ve been looking forward to for a while now, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, will be arriving early 2020. We’ve been keeping track of all the information, making sure we have all the news on the Netflix release date, plot, cast, and trailer.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things is an upcoming Netflix Original drama-thriller based on the novel of the same by author Iain Reid. The novel has been adapted by Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), and he will serve as the director on the project. Iain Reid also served as a co-producer on the project and has been given a writing credit for his work on the novel. Composing the music for the project is Jay Wadley (Tales of the City), while Lukasz Zal (Ida) worked on Cinematography


When is the Netflix release date for I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

The release date hasn’t been confirmed for I’m Thinking of Ending Things. We already know that the film will arrive in 2020, thanks to how long it’s been in production we suspect it will drop in Q1 of 2020.

For those who don’t know what we mean by the term Q1, it means the first quarter of the year (January, February, and March).

Potential Release Date: Q1 2020.


What is the plot of I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

While Jake and his girlfriend are on a road trip to meet his parents, Jakes’s girlfriend is struggling with figuring out how to break up with him. When Jake takes an unexpected detour, it leaves her stranded.


Who are the cast members of I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

The following cast members have been confirmed for I’m Thinking of Ending Things:

Role Cast Member Where Have I Seen/Heard Them Before?
Jake Jesse Plemons Game Night | Breaking Bad | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
TBA Toni Collette Little Miss Sunshine | Hereditary | About a Boy
TBA Jessie Buckley Beast | Chernoybl | Taboo
TBA David Thewlis Naked | Harry Potter | Wonder Woman
Yvonne Colby Minifie Jessica Jones | The Boys | Nurse Jackie
Young Man Jason Ralph A Most Violent Year | The Magicians | Aquarius
TBA Abby Quinn Landline | Radium Girls | The Journey Is the Destiny
TBA Ashlyn Alessi Beyond the Night | Can You Keep a Secret | The Brawler
Janitor Guy Boyd Foxcatcher | Taking Chance | Streamers
TBA Hadley Robinson Fosse/Verdon

The unnamed role that Jessie Buckley is occupying was previously Brie Larson’s. There’s no confirmation as to why Larson left the project, but Buckley is an excellent addition.


What is the production status of I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

Official Production Status: Post-Production (Last Updated 07/11/2019)

The filming for I’m Thinking of Ending Things began on March 13th, 2019, it concluded by the 29th of April.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things has since been in post-production. At the time of writing it’s been over six months since the film entered pre-production. By now we’d suspect that I’m Thinking of Ending Things is 99% complete and is awaiting a release date.

Some filming for I’m Thinking of Ending Things took place in the Fishkill, Hudson Valley. Other locations used were in areas Middletown, Orange County, and filming reportedly took place at Zena Middle School in Kingston.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things Novel – Copyright. Simon & Schuster


What is the run time for I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

The official run time hasn’t been announced by Netflix. We can expect to learn more soon.

What is the parental rating of I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

The parental rating for the Original has yet to be announced. Our prediction is that I’m Thinking of Ending Things will be PG-14.

Will, I’m Thinking of Ending Things be available to stream in 4K?

The majority of new Originals arrive in 4K, and while we’re waiting on confirmation of how the Original was filmed, we’re fully expecting I’m Thinking of Ending Things will be available to stream in 4K.


Has Netflix released a trailer for I’m Thinking of Ending Things?

Netflix is yet to release a trailer for I’m Thinking of Ending Things. We’re expecting a teaser or full trailer to be released very soon.


Are you looking forward to the release of I’m Thinking of Ending Things? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jacob joined What's on Netflix in 2018 as a fulltime writer having worked in numerous other industries until that point. Jacob covers all things Netflix whether that's TV or movies but specializes in covering new anime and K-dramas. Resides in Norwich in the United Kingdom.