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When an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman and her newborn try and find their way home, the profound novelty of motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate and poetic portrayal of family survival.
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Led by Jodie Comer's gripping performance in the central role, The End We Start From offers a thoughtful, haunting look at the end of the world.

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Leila Latif Sight & Sound The film is rarely dull in its sub-two-hour run time, sustaining our curiosity as mother Comer travels across Britain seeking refuge... There are glimmers of a bright future ahead for debut feature director Mahalia Belo. Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times The film’s quiet strength, in step with Comer’s character, lies in its familiarity. Rated: 3/5 Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Olly Richards Time Out If the film ends up somewhere a little too neat, Comer makes the journey always worthwhile. Rated: 4/5 Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk It’s a deceptively potent performance in a simple but well-judged and beautifully shot survival tale. Rated: 4/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Cinema Daily US A film that doesn’t feel highly original yet has an urgency about it, manifested into a story of devotion and endurance. Rated: B Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Calum Cooper In Their Own League Embodying horror and anxiety, yet wearing a dauntless resolve that only a mother fearing for her child’s life can muster, Comer’s performance alone makes the film worth the price of admission. Rated: 3/5 Jul 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Johnathan B Worth a watch. Beautiful celluloid! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Ghederick Eshmont Profoundly English & an extremely meditative study of the primal essence of protecting one’s child. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 Full Review Igor S The really good acting isn't enough to save the wasted potential here. It's not that it's a bad movie; it just doesn't go anywhere or doesn't develop much. It was different enough from most disaster movies tho, so it might keep you hooked. Give it a try if you like depressing dramas. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Jeffrey P A different perspective view into the ‘end of the world’ scenarios that’s more of a ‘disaster’ scenario, that of a mother and her newborn child. It doesn’t develop quite as expected and lacks emotional impact, but the situations and solid acting make it hard to look away from. It does seem to lose direction in the back half only to briefly become what was expected for the final 15-20 minutes. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Hayley F I liked this and don’t really understand the bad reviews. It’s more of an intense drama. I am a mother and couldn’t help imagining if it were me going through this and therefore found some of it quite an emotional watch. Although it’s bleak there’s positivity and hope throughout. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Jonathan P Another reason you can't trust "critics". Watch the film and make your mind up yourself. This was, in my humble opinion, outstanding. From start to finish. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman and her newborn try and find their way home, the profound novelty of motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate and poetic portrayal of family survival.
Director
Mahalia Belo
Producer
Leah Clarke, Liza Marshall, Adam Ackland, Amy Jackson, Sophie Hunter
Screenwriter
Alice Birch
Distributor
Republic Pictures
Production Co
Anton, BFI Film Fund, BBC Film
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content and Nudity|Language)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2024
Runtime
1h 42m
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