Netflix movie branded 'too real' as people terrified by 'haunting' disaster film

Daily Record

09-05-2025

The End We Start From is a film that shows a world in which the UK is hit by the devastating effects of climate change - and viewers have branded the disaster movie 'too real'
The movie "The End We Start From" depicts the UK being overwhelmed by severe climate change consequences. Jodie Comer plays a young mother struggling to care for her newborn baby amidst catastrophic flooding in London.
A review on Rotten Tomatoes defines the film as a heart-wrenching portrayal of survival and the hardships of refugees fleeing climate change. One reviewer wrote: "The End We Start From presents the purest form of dystopia. It's not an Orwell or Atwood riff.
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"Rather, it's 'imagine if the current state of Britain was even worse': overflow camps, social disorder as people kill for supplies, things like that. The film's world just feels so real."
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As the UK becomes increasingly flooded, the movie showcases a rapidly escalating crisis with food supplies and accommodations for the displaced in desperately short supply. The central character and her husband are forced to flee their home, leaving their baby with his grandparents, reports the Express.
Tragedy soon strikes, and the couple must persevere not only for their own survival, but also for that of their infant son. Another reviewer said: "This dystopian thriller explores the truth about surviving, showing both the dark and scary with glimmers of joy, laughter, and humanity.
"This was emotional, and I felt everything as if I was right there – I basically had my arms crossed the whole time out of stress. Unsurprisingly, Jodie Comer's performance is brilliant. I also really liked the prevalence of water, the sounds that at times felt overwhelming (pounding rain, screaming crowds, crying babies, etc.), and the creative angles and use of reflections."
The film features Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, with Joel Fry playing her husband 'R', and a cameo from Benedict Cumberbatch. The gripping tale of survival was brought to the screen by Alice Birch, who adapted it from Megan Hunter's 2017 novel The End We Start From.
Benedict Cumberbatch's company SunnyMarch, in partnership with Hera Pictures, secured the rights to the book - hence his brief appearance. While the film's themes are rooted in dystopian fiction, many viewers saw it as a chilling prediction of what the future could hold for our country.
One viewer said: "A beautiful, yet scary and enlightening piece on terror, loss, love and movement. This shows a picture of what life is already like for some and could become likely for many. Jodie Comer is fantastic and is supported by an excellent cast."
Audiences have been moved to tears by the powerful performances in the movie. One fan wrote: "Jodie Comer soley is the reason to see this brief yet impactful film - it is one that you feel distant from yet so understandably close. It is sprinkled with loss and disbelief in humanity yet recovered by the kindred souls that come together throughout with beautifully displayed friendship. It starts with a feeling of desolation but ends with a sense of renewal."
With an impressive 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's clear that The End We Start From is making a big impact on viewers. You can watch it now on Netflix and experience the emotional rollercoaster for yourself.