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The End We Start From

Seen it?

2023 | 102 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Impossible or Lord of the Flies, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As London is submerged below floodwaters, a woman gives birth to her first child. Days later, she and her baby are forced to leave their home in search of safety. They head north through a newly dangerous country seeking refuge from place to place.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $605K worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mahalia Belo

  • Jodie ComerWoman
  • Katherine WaterstonO
  • Joel FryR
  • Mark StrongN
  • Gina McKeeF
  • Nina SosanyaG
  • Benedict CumberbatchAB
  • Alexandria RileyP
  • Ramanique AhluwaliaDR
  • Neil BellMWC