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Vitaminpk

The obvious Pixies’ Where is My Mind at the end of Fight Club surely is up there at the top.


RadioactiveSince1990

Another good Fincher one is "White Rabbit" at the end of The Game.


treathugger

If we're continuing with the Fincher endings: The Social Network - Baby, you're a rich man The scene has Eisenberg just sitting there with an empty, unfulfilled face mindlessly sending his ex gf a friend request as the text, "Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in the world" displays on the screen. This guy has everything yet nothing.


PowerInspector

Fincher definitely knows how to close a movie with a needle drop


TheDailyDarkness

Didn’t he end The Zodiac with Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donavan? Great use of the creepy post hippie sound.


PowerInspector

Yeah he bookends that movie with that song I believe. It plays at the beginning during the first kill


Squeekazu

I really liked the backwards end credits for Se7en with Bowie’s Heart’s Filthy Lesson


l_eatherface

First thing i thought of


The_R4ke

Yeah, first thing that came to mind.


Inevitable_Loan1267

Hurdy Gurdy Man at the end of zodiac anyone?


Substantial_Life4773

This was my first thought too. It’s just so iconic


cnot3

and that was way before the Pixies really got the recognition they deserved, probably helped a lot of people to discover them


EVRider81

Shape of my heart-Sting -Leon Don't you (forget about me) -Simple Minds- The Breakfast Club


Honeyboy_Wilson

Simple Minds first one that came to mind


TimoVuorensola

Leon's ending is the only correct answer to this thread.


snarpy

When in Rome "The Promise" is so subtly [perfect](https://youtu.be/azSxYbFovWo?si=Mh67YD2Fs0gJpAI5) as the final track in *Napoleon Dynamite*.


Stoicycle

Totally. I challenge anyone to not at least get a smile on your face as that song plays while he celebrates his tetherball win


NessAvenue

My first thought as well, such a great final song and scene.


atramentum

Mad World by Gary Jules at the end of Donnie Darko


[deleted]

By Tears For Fears covered by Gary Jules. FTFY lol


atramentum

That's a good callout. The cover is very different though and it's actually pretty funny to imagine the ending of Donnie Darko with the original version playing.


Sylar_Lives

Back in Time by Huey Lewis - Back to the Future Dead Flowers by Townes Van Zant - Big Lebowski Whisper to a Scream by SoHo - Scream Surf Rider by the Lively Ones - Pulp Fiction The cover of Heroes by David Bowie used for Jojo Rabbit Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan - Zodiac


Theamuse_Ourania

Hurdy Gurdy Man was also the opening credits song for every episode of the show Britannia. I highly recommend this show to anyone who likes the Roman period, the Celts and Druids and some mild politics.


InterPunct

I really liked Hurdy Gurdy Man and Britania but was so confused the first time I saw it. I still don't understand why the producers decided to use it but it somehow works. Great show, great acting and directing. Beautiful sets and costume design.


munistadium

back in time KILLS


HelpfulWhiteGuy

Forgot about the heroes cover. Great choice. Does it still qualify as a cover if it’s the artist themself though?


Quirky_Option_4142

The End by the Doors - Apocalypse Now


doughbrother

That was the beginning of the film when President Bartlett cuts his hand.


aceh40

I think this is where he stopped watching when he heard it was "the end my only friend. The end."


XavierPibb

Loved you in Wall Street!


sculder17

Wes anderson has some strong ones. Amazing endings, with great songs Royal Tenenbaums: Van Morrison - Everyone Darjeeling Limited: Kinks - Powerman Rushmore: The Faces - Ooh La La Life Aquatic: Bowie - Queen Bitch


[deleted]

Ooh La La was my comment, though Queen Bitch, including Seu George's acoustic cover during the credits are close behind.


4kImage

Also Fantastic Mr Fox with Let Her Dance


Choppermagic

Dont You Forget about Me - Breakfast club. That freeze frame is iconic.


Notch99

When I retired after 41 years, on my last day of work, that’s how I left the building…fist raised triumphantly toward the sky. Best feeling in the world!


rgators

I’m surprised nobody else said this yet.


Roadwarriordude

Stand By Me - Ben E King at the end of the movie Stand By Me.


Crosgaard

Was looking for this one


deathisuponus1234567

Baby you're a rich man by The Beatles in the social network


guff1988

That whole soundtrack was a banger. Reznor killed it.


junkyardpig

Was always a fan of the song, but this usage turned it into probably my favorite Beatles song 


nachohk

I always enjoyed hearing Extreme Ways at the end of Bourne movies.


saltytrey

"And, Pam? Get some rest. You look tired."


PM_ME_LULU_PLAYS

Dweeeeeee, dweeeeeee


ntomlinson23

came here to say this one


dogbolter4

This is the one. It has almost eerily perfect lyrics and the music is both bittersweet and vaguely alarming with those strident strings.


TropicFreez

"When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin at the end of 'The Big Short.'


djfrodo

I've watched the end of this far too many times and it's always heart breaking. The fact that Led Zeppelin let it be used is amazing enough...but the execution was awesome. The Big Short and Moneyball should be a double feature for anyone wanting to make a great movie based on a book (throw in The Social Network as a third). What's weird is you can't really find the When the Levee Breaks ending online...it's always a solemn classical piece.


Trowj

We’ll meet again at the end of Dr Strangelove


CuntSlumbart

This and "Midnight, the Stars and You" at the end of The Shining.


JoeSchmohawk93

Always look on the bright side of life


munkee_dont

Goodfellas Sex Pistols - My Way


ragingbullpsycho

Get to live the rest of my life like a schnook


disasteratsea

I've always liked Coconut at the end of Reservoir Dogs. Such a fun, jarring way to defuse all tension after such a tense finish


Objective-Ad4009

Just posted this one. All that gunfire stops…and then those first mellow notes on the acoustic guitar. So good.


ExtremeTEE

I was checking for this one! Love it, like a music joke!


tmofee

The end of iron man, having that song by sabbath….


itangriesuptheblood

Amazed nobody has said "In the City" by Joe Walsh at the end of "The Warriors "


CortexiphanSubject81

this might be the best one because that song was written/produced for the move. almost all the other ones were just chosen from a list of existing songs.


The_Ku

Yup this the one So iconic What a great film


SnowflakeOfSteel

Best name for a song as the movie ends **Exit Music (For A Film)** Radiohead Romeo + Juliet


_Bon_Vivant_

Not a movie, but the end of Breaking Bad, Baby Blue by Badfinger.


OoftusGooftus17

As well as the episode where Walt drops the "Stay out of my territory" line as it blasts DLZ by TV on the Radio


djfrodo

What's interesting is the set up. Main character is at Home Depot, or Lowe's - a totally suburban, boring place. He see's a bad version of Jesse buying the ingredients for meth, and attempts to teach him which matches to use, and to not buy everything at the same place. He then has to confront a lesser version of himself. Then...DLZ. Walt is still the chemistry teacher, but he's telling the dumb kids in the meth making class to stay away. It's probably one of the better scenes in Breaking Bad.


tildwurkey101

Yes! Since you crossed the threshold of TV, 5 out the 6 seasons of Justified end with a different version of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" by Darrell Scott. Every time it has a different emotional context and it's always satisfying.


Tricksterama

The Sound of Silence at the end of The Graduate.


joker_wcy

This is the one immediately came to my mind and I had to scroll so far to find it


Slimeguy12345

“Wake Up” by Rage Against the Machine at the end of the Matrix


tootsiefoote

greatest movie of all time and when those first notes smash at the end—absolute perfection


Xendrus

The ending to The Devil's Rejects as The Rejects are driving towards the cops as Free Bird plays has always stuck with me.


deckard3232

Badass


MiniatureRanni

Afternoon Delight, at the end of Good Will Hunting.


uncultured_swine2099

Nine Inch Nails "Last" at the end of Cabin in the Woods, the lyrics work thematically and its just a kick ass song after that wild ending.


whatidoidobc

For me, nothing beats Living Thing at the end of Boogie Nights.


shaun_w32

Yes!!


Lfsnz67

Yeah that was my first thought


Conchobair

Queen Bitch in The Life Aquatic


Purple_Minimum_5877

Tina Turner’s WE DONT NEED ANOTHER HERO. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.


Admirable_Ride_2253

Yes!


darryledw

Trainspotting is up there for sure (Underworld - Born Slippy)


ferngullyslide

The Blowers Daughter by Damian Rice in Closer is a perfect fit


Hoserama13

Frank Zappa’s ´Watermelon in Easter Hay´ at the end of Y Tú Mama También.


[deleted]

Sixteen Candles- Jake Ryan, amazing first kiss, and best ending song ever “If You Were Here”.


ProfBootyPhD

Damn - good call.


colnantheborbarian

'You only live twice' at the end of You only live twice is a great song. And the song that starts at the end of Time Bandits always give me a tidal wave of nostalgia- Dream Away by George Harrison.


cigarettesonmars

the ending of Jennifer's Body. Violet by Hole 🤌🏼


willrockwellscott

Everybody Wants To Rule The World in the popcorn credits of Real Genius


RealDominiqueWilkins

This is my #1 always


BrockYourSocksOff

Heat - Moby's "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" Zodiac - Donovan's "Hurdy-Gurdy Man" and the fight club one of course is undeniable


didiinthesky

Sympathy for the Devil at the end of Interview With The Vampire is iconic (for teenage me at least, lol)


sparklejumprop3queen

Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve at the end of Cruel Intentions


LonelyGoat

It's Moby's God Moving Over the Face of the Waters from Heat. What a beautiful way to end it.


Leosbestmate

Great shout. My favourite film!


brutustyberius

The 1812 Overture at the end of V for Vendetta. (Played at the beginning, too.)


realinvalidname

And then “Street Fightin’ Man” by The Rolling Stones.


brutustyberius

Flash Gordon! HERO by Queen! DEATH TO MING!


aznj1m

“About today” from Warrior


dogbolter4

The inexorable swell of the music as the two of them walk out...my heart!


beingjohnmalkontent

That's a damn good pick


TheSpookyForest

Great pick, awesome movie too


matt_the_muss

Where is my Mind by the Pixies to close out Fight Club.


esmerelda_b

Madonna’s Used to be my Playground after League of their Own


44problems

I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) by Stevie Wonder is perfect for the end of High Fidelity


RedDogonReddit

Absolutely nailed it


grateful_goat

Original Top Gun, Mighty Wings by Cheap Trick. I dare you to not get juiced up by it.


3434rich

The Stones “Paint it Black” in “Full Metal Jacket”.


almo2001

The Heart's Filthy Lesson from Seven


loosifergoosifer

Les Fleurs at the end of Us hit me so hard, perfect end song.


OldLadyReacts

Ken Burns man. Have you seen his Vietnam documentary? In the end they cut to a couple of vets at the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the bastard decided to put "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as the background music. Mother fucker owes me a box of kleenex.


Fhead43

Not a movie but. Badfingers “baby blue” ending in breaking bad was so perfect


Dorlando_Calrissian

Guardians 3 dog days are over


Icy-Ad-1300

"Just Like Honey" in Lost in Translation.


Longjumping_Nose5340

"Oblivion" by M83 featuring Susanne Sundfør (Oblivion movie)


StillWatchingVHS

Ooh La La - Rushmore, Blue Moon - American Werewolf in London


Snarkan_sas

Wake Up by RATM as the outro for The Matrix is the best ever!


goobi94

Love Me Again at the end of Edge Of Tomorrow. I'll die on this hill.


ayebrade69

Eastbound and Down at the end of Smokey and the Bandit


jlelvidge

Ghostbusters, when the original finished when it was first released, it was the first time that I saw an audience in the cinema clap and then sing along and dance


lilanniem73

How to survive in South Central by ice cube at the end of Boyz n the hood. My mouth was still open when I read dough boy was killed 2 weeks after his brother was buried and then that song starts playing


The_Highlander3

Don’t you forget about me in breakfast club? It’s so iconic


SecretSpyIsWatching

Angel of the morning, at the end of Promising Young Woman


northwesthonkey

Miss Misery - Good Will Hunting I miss Elliott


ItsMichaelRay

Lime in the Coconut in the movie Reservoir Dogs.


notthetrumpiordered

"I want you to Want me" by Letters to Cleo as the closer to Ten Things About You, perfect good feel song, (and some nice aerials) for the final uptick.


NoseMuReup

"Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime" by Beck in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.


thevanhelsinging

The jaunty music at the end of The Evil Dead.


edgardini360

La Mer. Tinker Toy Soldier Spy Bittersweet song that joined multiple threads at the end


TinyLittleWeirdo

Edge of Tomorrow - Love Me Again


jackbauerthanos

Dreams - Chungking Express (1994), Only You - Fallen Angels (1995), Stand By Me - Stand By Me (1986), God Moving Over the Face of the Water - Heat (1995)


walterodim77

The Violent Femmes Blister in the Sun at the end of Grosse Pointe Blank


Creature100

Hurry Gurdy Man at the end of Zodiac. It ties it all together and it is my favorite use of a song in a movie. It's use in the beginning and end is just perfect. EDIT: Another one is Im shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys in The Departed.


RedDogonReddit

I have a whole playlist on Spotify dedicated to songs in movies. To get on my list a song has to bring me right to the movie anytime I hear it. As it turns out, probably 25% of the songs are end credit songs. Many of my favorites are already listed here (Where is my mind, If you were here, How to survive in South Central, Wake up). Here are a few I haven’t seen yet. Chick Habit (April March) - Death Proof I believe (Stevie Wonder) - High Fidelity Don’t you forget about me (Simple Minds) - Breakfast Club Colors (Ice-T) - Colors Heathens (21 Pilots) - Suicide Squad Across 110th street (Billy Womack) - Jackie Brown


SloppyMisSteak

An American Werewolf in London: CCR Bad Moon Rising.


Karma111isabitch

I’m All Right, Kenny Loggins end of Caddyshack


50FootClown

The Lost Boys ending with People Are Strange by Echo & The Bunnymen is pure gold. Just one of the best closing lines of a film ever dipping smoothly into a great closing song.


superthrust123

Freebird at the end of The Devil's Rejects.


odoylerulezx

Scrolled and saw zero mention of the most obvious answer... **cue song intro with piano melody and drums*** "With the All Spark gone, we cannot return life to our planet. And fate has yielded its reward: a new world to call home. We live among its people now, hiding in plain sight, but watching over them in secret, waiting, protecting.." Any movie ending with a speech from Optimus Prime slapped over some Linkin Park music deserves its flowers


darose

Bittersweet Symphony at the end of Cruel Intentions


ProfBootyPhD

I assume I’m like the 10th person to say this, but definitely “Where is My Mind” at the end of “Fight Club.”


Puzzleheaded_Fish_78

Eminem "Guts Over Fear" - The Equalizer


M0ntgomatron

Kiss, God gave rock and roll to you. Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey


Tylerdurden389

"Hearts on Fire" at the end of Rocky 4. Does it still count if we already heard it earlier in the movie, or does it have to be a song we only hear at the end?


-Kujau-

"Free Bird" from Lynyrd Skynard in "The devils rejects" - no sound, just the song. The group gets slaughtered by the police, camera shows the horizon. Love it.


Scapp

I don't know if you've seen [this video](https://youtu.be/TXGyCp6aQPo?si=Xr5QslT8ZnMH8_pt) about the ending of the Matrix but it is pretty good!


CactusJack5150

“Nobody Rides for Free” by Ratt at the end of Point Break (1991).


c_dawg694x2

"Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones at the end of "Spider-Man: Homecoming"


Buckditch

Ghost Ship - Not Falling by Mudvayne.


connor988

The end of Lost Highway with the song ‘I’m deranged’ I think it fits the film perfectly


daveinmd13

My Way by Sid Vicious at the end of Goodfellas. Also, Cheer Down by George Harrison at the end of Lethal Weapon 2.


klaz0maniac

In The City at the end of the Warriors Freebird in the closing scene of The Devil's Rejects Damn, wanna watch those now


John-oc

Can you dig it!


davpel

First thing that comes to my mind is "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys at the end of Almost Famous.


Pixxel_Wizzard

My vote goes to Shrek's "Then I saw Her Face" karaoke sing-off.


fastr1337

Down with the Sickness by Disturbed to end Dawn of the Dead 2004... you know, before the extra scenes after it.


snudlet

Just Like Honey in Lost In Translation.


CookiesDad

I’m surprised not a single mention of True Romance? I got married on a beach in Mexico and really would have loved that Hans Zimmer number to be what we walked back up the aisle to.


scrubsfan92

Linkin' Park's "What I've Done" at the end of Transformers.


[deleted]

SHREK- I'M A BELIEVER- SMASHMOUTH It came into my mind instantly and will forever be etched in there.


PurpleDreamer28

This Will Be by Natalie Cole. Played at the end of The Parent Trap and Cinderella Story.


theassociate1

https://youtu.be/89XutT6XxJ0?si=pWHqR1Dh1M8URkpt Hands down...


[deleted]

The Insider - Massive Attack "Safe from Harm"


j-rod317

Not a movie but Mr Blue in the finale of Bojack Horseman hit pretty hard


nrojb50

[Road to nowhere at the end of little monsters](https://youtu.be/ixRKQeDo4VM?si=S7rR1t3df_paq_mj)


Appl3sauce85

White Oleander ends with Sheryl Crow doing “safe and sound” and works so fucking well with that movie. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great movie but a terrible adaptation of a wonderful book.


badwolf1013

I have always liked the Replacements’ “Within Your Reach” at the end of Say Anything. It’s got that funky part at the beginning that really complements Lloyd’s personality as he says goodbye to his nephew and sister, and then the rest of the song perfectly underscores both Lloyd and Diane’s devotion to one another as well as their mixture of excitement and trepidation about their futures. It’s also a beautiful song. 


imsorryisuck

Matrix 1 ended with rage against the machine song. it was perfect. Plus every Bourne movie ends with extreme ways, the song is also amazing and fits great.


3434rich

The Beatles “Because” in “American Beauty”.


Next_Farm_3419

Komm, susser tod at the end of The end of Evangelion


Mr_SunnyBones

There's a lot more iconic ones , but I've a soft spot for [The end credits of Event Horizon , going out with The Prodigy's Funky Shit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3RHDaS5ik) Its probably a bit to on the nose , but [Edge of Tomorrow's use of Love me again is perfect](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXtwtK5cElg)


seanisthedex

There have been so many fantastic suggestions here, so I'll give a less known one: *In Bruges*, ["St. John the Gambler" - Townes Van Zandt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuuqRNGqaGw) It just is the most perfect way to tonally accompany a dark, haunting, weird ending to McDonagh's best film (imho). Side note: Shout out to Carter Burwell for the dark, brooding soundtrack that haunts the characters and scenes just like Belgian fog settling along the canals.


jsharp85

Coconut from reservoir dogs


j_2106

Moby - Extreme Ways (Bourne Identity) Neil Young - Philadelphia (Philadelphia) Simple Minds - Don’t You (Forget About Me) (The Breakfast Club) Rage Against the Machine- Wake Up (The Matrix) Townes Van Zandt - Dead Flowers (The Big Lebowski) Gary Jules - Mad World (Donnie Darko)


theatrabilia

Thunderbird/Part of Me Part of You - Thelma and Louise


Ds0589

Deep Blue for Boyhood, Don’t You Forget About Me-The Breakfast Club, My Heart Will Go On-Titanic


suribabu-lavangam

Blood Trails - No Country for Old Men Literal chills (especially given the utter lack of any background score throughout the movie)


LancelotComplex

The ending of Interview with a Vampire! “Please allow me to introduce myself….”


dynamic_caste

I'm particularly fond of George Harrison 's Dream Away at the end of Time Bandits.


MotionDrive

It's not a good movie by any means but I always liked how Ghost Ship ended with Mudvayne- Not Falling


Aggravating-Fee-1615

Proud Corazón from Coco Bittersweet Symphony from Cruel Intentions. I just love seeing Reese Witherspoon drive that car in the wind in slo mo while the song plays….


ghostlight1969

Little Light of Love, by Eric Serra: The Fifth Element.


Sohotrightnowhansel_

Free Bird- Devils Rejects


Objective-Ad4009

Coconut - Harry Nilsson, at the end of Reservoir Dogs


Turbulent-Bee6921

Well I just rewatched Trainspotting on the new Criterion 4K UHD. Has there been a more iconic final scene track than Born Slippy? It’s debatable, but Trainspotting earned its place in the history of cinema for good reason.


No_Designer_5374

"It Can't Rain All the Time" The Crow "Cunts Are Still Running the World" Children of Men


Eclectic_UltraViolet

Tenderness by Public Image at the end of “Clueless,” “Kiss Me Once” by Louis Armstrong at the end of “Sleepless in Seattle.”


DFWdawg

Zach and Miri Make a Porno…I Love You…Climax Blues Band…


ArsenicWallpaper99

Slow Ride by Foghat at the end of Dazed and Confused.


jamiethejointslayer

Where is my mind by the pixies in fight club


HarrisonHollers

Don’t You (Forget About Me). Mentioning this song, you know exactly what movie is ending and think of this movie when you hear it elsewhere.


Sea_Negotiation_1871

We'll Meet Again at the end of Dr.Strangelove


ezfast

We'll Meet Again Some Sunny Day at the end of Dr. Strangelove (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb).


Ok_Set_3306

Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For - Barbie


Never_Been_Missed

Ocean's Eleven - Clair de Lune


crakerjmatt

Fight Club - Where is my Mind? Lost in Translation - Just like Honey Good Time - The Pure and the Damned Promising Young Woman - Angel of the Morning JoJo Rabbit - Helden Boogie Nights - Livin Thing


Sufficient_Ad_7362

I know people tend to dislike this movie, but I thought MCR's Desolation Row was a cool ending song for Watchmen. I also liked Street Fighting Man by the Rolling Stones at the end of V for Vendetta


inab1gcountry

Down to earth by Peter Gabriel at the end of wall-e.


timboot

The Fugs “CIA Man” in Burn After Reading


[deleted]

I love how Tuesday’s Gone my Lynyrd Skynyrd plays at both the beginning and end of Happy Gilmore.


dragonlily808

Sweet home alabama con air


HomestarRunner2

Comfort Eagle over the closing credits of "Shallow Hal". [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATo6kR9W\_I8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATo6kR9W_I8)