After (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
After is a 2014 mystery drama directed by Pieter Gaspersz. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $243.6 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Pieter Gaspersz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paladin
- Budget
- $130M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is After About?
The premise of After without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a harsh winter in upstate New York, a family grapples with financial difficulties and strained relationships. As their business struggles, long-hidden tensions rise to the surface. A deeply buried secret resurfaces, threatening to destabilize the family's matriarch and irrevocably change the lives of everyone she holds dear. The revelation forces them to confront painful truths and navigate a crisis that tests the bonds of their family.
The Director of After
Directed by Pieter Gaspersz.
- Director Pieter Gaspersz
After Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave After 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 18% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
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TMDB 48% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
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After Plot Summary
What happens in After from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the story unfolds, the narration introduces us to the profound impact of life’s pivotal moments, illustrated through a montage of cherished memories between a couple. This sets the stage for Tessa (played by Josephine Langford), who is on the brink of a significant life transformation.
As Tessa empties her childhood room, she bids farewell to her past. Her mother, Carol (Selma Blair), and her boyfriend, Noah (Dylan Arnold), gather in the kitchen for a heartfelt goodbye. Carol, unwittingly clumsy in her well-meaning advice, tries to prepare Tessa for her college journey. Meanwhile, Noah offers his support in helping Tessa adapt, emphasizing their deep bond.
Full summary
The whole story of After, scene by scene
After Box Office & Budget
After grossed $243.6 million worldwide on a $130 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $60.5 million came from the US and Canada and $183.1 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$243.6M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $60.5M
- International
- $183.1M
- Budget
- $130M
How Well Do You Know After?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What pivotal moment marks the beginning of Tessa's independent journey?
Cars in After
10 cars on screen, including the 2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 2005 Buick Allure.
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2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
2005 Buick Allure Minor role -
2006 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
2005 Honda Odyssey Minor role
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After FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of After, each answered in a sentence.
How long is After?
After runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was After released?
After was released on August 8, 2014.
Who directed After?
After was directed by Pieter Gaspersz.
More films by Pieter Gaspersz How much did After make at the box office?
After grossed $243.6 million worldwide ($60.5 million domestic, $183.1 million international) on a budget of $130 million.
How is After rated?
After has 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic, 48% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does After have a post-credit scene?
No. After has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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