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How It Ends

By David M. Rosenthal

2018

Sci-Fi

1h53

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6.6/10

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5.1/10

Synopsis

A desperate man tries to return home to his pregnant fiancée after a mysterious apocalyptic event turns everything to chaos.

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Community Reviews

Opinions on 'How It Ends' are mixed, with some viewers enjoying the suspense and the journey through a chaotic world, while others are frustrated by the lack of a clear ending and some perceived inconsistencies in the plot. The performances, particularly by Theo James, are generally appreciated, though some felt Forest Whitaker was not at his best. The film's apocalyptic setting and road trip elements received a nod, but the unresolved conclusion left many viewers wanting more.

👍 Engaging performances and suspenseful journey.

👎 Ending may feel unresolved and unsatisfying.

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Reviews and Comments

7 reviews
Caesar Gergess
Caesarrated ★ 10/10
February 1, 2026

LC
Louiserated ★ 9/10
August 25, 2025

Amy Lmejdoub
Amyrated ★ 7/10
August 7, 2025

Soh
Sohrated ★ 7/10
August 3, 2025

Pomba
Pombarated ★ 6/10
July 22, 2025

Madison du preez
Madisonrated ★ 2/10
July 19, 2025

Cheyann Davisson
Cheyannrated ★ 10/10
May 22, 2025

Casting

DA

David Rosenthal

Director

Theo James

Theo James

Will

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Tom

Kat Graham

Kat Graham

Samantha

Kerry Bishe

Kerry Bishe

Meg

Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

Jeremiah

NA

Nancy Sorrell

Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

Sheriff Reynolds

Grace Dove

Grace Dove

Ricki

R.

R.J. Fetherstonhaugh

LA

Lanie McAuley

Liza

JO

Josh Cruddas

Chad

CO

Cory Chetyrbok

Martin

JE

Jeff Wahl

AA

Aaron Hughes

Dan

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