The End We Start From is a 2023 British survival drama directed by Mahalia Belo (corrected from "Mahalia Bello" in an earlier version of this page) and starring Jodie Comer, Joel Fry, Katherine Waterston, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Alice Birch adapted the screenplay from Megan Hunter’s novel of the same name.
Official Synopsis: After an ecological crisis floods London, a new mother and her baby flee northward in search of safety.
Quick Facts
| Title | The End We Start From |
| Director | Mahalia Belo |
| Writer | Alice Birch, based on the novel by Megan Hunter |
| Composer | Anna Meredith |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Release Date | 8 December 2023 (US, Republic Pictures); 19 January 2024 (UK, Signature Entertainment) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Who Composed the Music of The End We Start From?
Anna Meredith composed the score. Meredith (born Anna Howard Meredith, MBE) was born in Tufnell Park, north London, England, in 1978 and raised largely in Scotland, where she is frequently described as a Scottish composer of electronic and acoustic music. She studied at the University of York and the Royal College of Music, later serving as composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and as a PRS/RPS Composer in the House with Sinfonia ViVA. Her acclaimed debut album Varmints (2016) won the Scottish Album of the Year Award, and her film scoring credits include Eighth Grade (2018), Tuesday (2023), and The End We Start From (2023), for which her score received a British Independent Film Award nomination. (An earlier version of this section contained a fabricated alternate name and garbled, gender-inconsistent biographical details; that text has been corrected above.)
The End We Start From Soundtrack List
We have not been able to independently verify an official released tracklist for Anna Meredith’s score to this film, so we are not publishing one rather than invent song titles. Check Apple Music and Spotify for the composer’s page, as any official soundtrack release would be listed there under Anna Meredith’s discography.
Where to Stream
The End We Start From was released theatrically in the United States on 8 December 2023 by Republic Pictures, and in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2024 by Signature Entertainment. Check digital rental and streaming platforms in your region for current availability.
Cast
- Jodie Comer as Woman
- Joel Fry as R
- Katherine Waterston as O
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Mark Strong
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The End We Start From?
Anna Meredith, an English-born, Scotland-raised composer known for genre-defying electronic and acoustic work, composed the score.
Is Anna Meredith Scottish or English?
She was born in Tufnell Park, north London, England, and moved to Scotland at age two; she is commonly described as a Scottish composer because of where she was raised and has worked, including her residency with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Who directed The End We Start From?
Mahalia Belo directed the film, her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alice Birch.
What is The End We Start From based on?
It is adapted from Megan Hunter’s 2017 novel of the same name.
When and where was The End We Start From released?
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023 and opened theatrically in the UK on 19 January 2024.
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