The Smiths: These Things Take Time Ending Explained: A documentary about The Smiths. Directed by the director, this 2002 music film stars Morrissey (Self), alongside Johnny Marr as Self. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of The Smiths: These Things Take Time?

A documentary about The Smiths.

How Does Morrissey (Self)'s Story End?

  • Morrissey: Morrissey's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with the director delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 48m runtime.
  • Johnny Marr (Self): Johnny Marr's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of The Smiths: These Things Take Time Mean?

The Smiths: These Things Take Time concludes with the director reinforcing the music themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Morrissey leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.