How It Ends (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2018, How It Ends is an action, thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by David M. Rosenthal, running about 113 minutes. “No one survives alone” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A desperate father tries to return home to his pregnant wife after a mysterious apocalyptic event turns everything to chaos.

Who’s in it. How It Ends stars Theo James as Will, Forest Whitaker as Tom, Kat Graham as Samantha and Kerry Bishé as Meg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, How It Ends has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How It Ends page.

If you liked it. Fans of How It Ends tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How It Ends (2018)?
In US, How It Ends is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is How It Ends worth watching?
How It Ends holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How It Ends?
How It Ends stars Theo James, Forest Whitaker, Kat Graham, Kerry Bishé and Grace Dove.
When was How It Ends released?
How It Ends was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.