
Movie review
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- August 28, 2020
- Age Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 135 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for I'm Thinking of Ending Things.
Representation / casting choices
Casting is entirely naturalistic and story-appropriate for the rural American setting and the male protagonist's personal fantasy; no audience-visible forced diversity, identity signaling, or mismatch with the world.
Political / ideological dialogue
No political, activist, or ideological dialogue whatsoever; conversations concern personal relationships, art, literature, film criticism, and individual regret.
Identity-driven story themes
No identity-driven story themes in the modern activist sense. The narrative examines personal psychological identity, constructed fantasies, and existential regret without any reference to race, gender politics, queer issues, or social-justice frameworks.
Institutional / cultural critique
No institutional or cultural critique framed through modern activist lenses such as systemic patriarchy, toxic masculinity, capitalism, whiteness, or colonialism. Loneliness and aging appear as timeless personal experiences.
