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How It Ends

2018-07-13 · 113 min · ★ 5.3

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery · Action · Adventure

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

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Directors
David M. Rosenthal
Production companies
Paul Schiff Productions, Sierra/Affinity
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000

Top Cast

Theo JamesTheo JamesWill
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerTom
Kat GrahamKat GrahamSamantha
Kerry BishéKerry BishéMeg
Grace DoveGrace DoveRicki
Mark O'BrienMark O'BrienJeremiah
Nicole Ari ParkerNicole Ari ParkerPaula Sutherland
Nancy SorelNancy SorelSonographer
Anett RumanoczkyAnett RumanoczkyFlight Attendant
Cheryl GensiorekCheryl GensiorekAirport Bar Woman
Lanie McAuleyLanie McAuleyLiza
Aaron HughesAaron HughesDan
Josh CruddasJosh CruddasChad
Aidan RitchieRandy
Rick SkeneRick SkeneConvict
Charis Ann WiensCharis Ann WiensWagoneer Woman
David James LewisDavid James LewisWagoneer Man
Haig SutherlandHaig SutherlandGas Thief Tyler
Cory ChetyrbokCory ChetyrbokGas Thief Martin
Connor PetersonConnor PetersonRefugee (uncredited)

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