Based on the true story of a working-class couple fighting against the power, greed, and corruption of a changing community, giving hope to take on and endure the fight when there’s everything to lose.
WATCH PREVIEW Tom, a curmudgeonly Montauk mechanic, unexpectedly finds love online with Freckles, a spitfire outcast diabetic like himself. Their newfound happiness comes under threat when Tom’s lucrative beachfront property and repair shop becomes the target of an unscrupulous real estate agent, whose underhanded tactics emboldens the gentrified community to turn on this established resident lowering their property values.
Based on true events, On The End features outstanding performances from Tim Blake Nelson and Mireille Enos as the inspiring working-class couple fighting against the power, greed, and corruption of a changing community, giving hope to take on and endure the fight when there’s everything to lose.
Tim Blake Nelson
Tom Ferreira
One of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation, best known for his work in O Brother Where Art Thou?, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Old Henry and Watchmen. Nelson will next be seen in Captain America: Brave New World, Dune: Part Two and FX's The Lowdown.
Anna Chlumsky
Jess Finch
Returning to the spotlight after her acclaimed stint on HBO’s VEEP from 2012 to 2019, garnering six primetime emmy nominations. Known for her iconic role as Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl and its sequel, she further showcased her talent in projects like In the Loop and the Off-Broadway production Unconditional.Recent roles include AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire and her Broadway appearance on Living On Love.
Desmin Borges
Austin
Borges solidified his presence in the television landscape with his first series regular role in FX’s You’re the Worst in 2014. Prior to that, he showcased his versatility with guest roles on Law & Order: SVU, The Good Wife, and Unforgettable. Borges initially made a splash in Chicago’s theater scene, and his success paved the way for opportunities in film, including appearances in Mr. Popper’s Penguins and Tower Heist.
Matt Maher
Milton Ferreira
Maher’s career spans both stage and screen, with notable appearances in feature films such as Air with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Our Flag Means Death with Taika Waititi, Captain Marvel, and Brining out the Dead with Martin Scorsese. In 2016, Maher starred in Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Flick, which debuted Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2013 before moving to the Dorfman Theatre in London.
Glenn Fleshler
Ray Meely
Flesher has made significant impact on screens both large and small with his versatile performances in acclaimed films such as Joker, Blue Jasmine, A Most Violent Year, God’s Pocket, and The Rendezvous. On television, Flesher has showcased his talent with roles in popular series like Billions, Barry and FBI: Most Wanted. Flesher’s earlier credits include memorable roles in Boardwalk Empire, True Detective, and the revival of The Twilight Zone.
Lois Smith
Trudie Ferreira
Smith, a three time Tony Award-nominated acrtess, made her screen debut alongside James Dean in East of Eden and went on to play memorable roles in seminal films such as Five Easy Pieces, Fatal Attraction and Dead Man Walking. Recently, she can be seen in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, and an award-winning role in Marjorie Prime.
James Badge Dale
John Finch
Badge Dale portrayed Eric Savin in Iron Man 3, Captain Speke in World War Z, and Dan Reid in The Lone Ranger. Dale’s depth was evident in his portrayal of Lee Harvey Oswald’s brother in Parkland. In television, he gained acclaim for his role in The Departed and headline AMC’s Rubicon. Earlier, Dale impressed as Simon in Lord of the Flies and Chase Edmunds in 24. He also showcased his talent on stage in Small Engine Repair.
Mirelle Enos
Freckles
Best known for the lead role in the crime series The Killing, for which she earned Lead Actress nominations in a Drama Series at the Golden Globes and Emmys. She is also known for her leading roles in World War Z, If I Stay, and The Lie, the Amazon series HANNA, and AMC’s Lucky Hank. She was nominated for a Tony for the Broadway production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
“Ari Selinger has wrapped production in Montauk, NY on On the End, an indie drama for Moontown Productions and Wise Child Studios, marking his feature debut as writer-director. Leads for the film include Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry), Mireille Enos (Hanna), James Badge Dale (Hightown), Lois Smith (The French Dispatch), and Anna Chlumsky (Veep).”
- Deadline
Matt Grobar
“We don’t often see Nelson in a lead role, and even rarer in a romance. But his ability to play both grounded and unhinged is a fruitful combination that will allow the small-town set film to seem Shakespearean.”
- The Industry
Gabe Miller
“A beautifully acted little indie that's part romance, part underdog drama, and even part "Jaws" -- except in this case the shark is a greedy real estate agent.”
“I loved it.”
- Newark Star Ledger/New York Daily News
Stephen Whitty
“Nelson and Enos work amazingly well together. Their chemistry is electric and makes the film more heartfelt to watch.”
- Moviejawn
Jaylan Salah
"First-time feature director Ari Selinger brings a fascinating true story to life in the vein of other compelling true-life dramas like Erin Brockovichor Dark Waters.”
- Cinephile Mike
Michael Bordwell
“I could not get enough of watching Nelson and Enos together on screen. Nelson and Enos are stunning.”
- Movie Maven
Jeri Jacquin
“Tom Ferreira’s yard in Montauk, N.Y., cluttered with parked cars, beached boats and dilapidated trailers. Mr. Ferreira, a mechanic, has accused the Town of East Hampton of improperly employing emergency health and safety laws in a conspiracy to forcibly clean his yard in order to raise nearby property values.”
- New York Times
Alan Feuer
On The End (2025) is currently screening at film festivals including Santa Barbara, TIFF, and Woodstock. Information on theatrical release and streaming availability will be announced soon.
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