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After Everything (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

After Everything (2023) movie poster

After Everything is a 2023 romantic drama directed by Castille Landon, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott, Benjamin Mascolo and Stephen Moyer. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $10.6 million worldwide on a $14 million budget. IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
worldwide gross
$10.6M
Echo Score
36
budget
$14M
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After Everything (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Castille Landon
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$14M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is After Everything About?

The premise of After Everything without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Tessa and Hardin confront the lingering effects of their complicated past as they try to build separate futures. Hardin struggles with writer's block and is consumed by personal demons, while Tessa faces her own challenges. Their individual journeys test the strength of their connection and force them to confront painful secrets. Can they overcome the turmoil and find a path back to each other?

After Everything Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • sex in airplane bathroom
  • sex tape
  • past
  • reframe stamp
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Cast & crew

After Everything Cast & Characters

Hero Fiennes Tiffin leads the cast as Hardin Scott, with Benjamin Mascolo as Sebastian and Stephen Moyer as Christian Vance. Directed by Castille Landon; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Castille Landon

More films directed by Castille Landon, best-rated first: Perfect Addiction, Fear of Rain, Summer Camp and After We Fell.

Full filmography
Ratings

After Everything Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate After Everything 4.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

36 /100

After Everything Echo Score Breakdown

After Everything delivers a largely unsatisfying continuation of the franchise, with most viewers finding the narrative thin and the visual execution uninspired. Critics highlight a lazy script, underdeveloped plot points, and production choices that fail to capture engaging locations, while a small subset of fans praise the chemistry between the leads. The overall impression is that the film falls short of audience expectations and offers limited appeal beyond the most devoted followers, resulting in a low overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 30

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows little visual ambition, with reviewers noting an absence of distinctive locations and a rushed, cost‑driven aesthetic. The cinematography and production design receive criticism for appearing generic and inexpensive, contributing to a bland visual experience. Consequently, the technical execution is viewed as a weak point that undermines the film's overall impact.

  • Character & Emotion 42

    Character and emotional resonance are uneven, with some viewers appreciating the chemistry between the protagonists while many criticize the lack of depth in the central figures. Positive remarks focus on the appealing new character and strong acting moments, yet numerous comments describe the leads as unrelatable and the relationship dynamics as contrived. Overall, character work is seen as mixed but leaning toward disappointment.

  • Story & Flow 35

    The story and flow suffer from a fragmented plot that fails to honor source material and lacks clear progression. Critics label the screenplay as lazy, citing missing book elements, rushed pacing, and an unsatisfying conclusion. While a few reviewers mention occasional engaging romantic beats, the predominant view is that the narrative feels disjointed and under‑developed, reducing overall engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    Sensory experience receives mixed feedback; some audience members praise the soundtrack and occasional scenic moments, whereas others point out the overall cheap production values. Positive comments mention a pleasing musical backdrop that enhances romantic scenes, while negative observations focus on the lack of visual originality and ineffective sound design. The sensory aspects thus appear modest, offering limited enhancement to the viewing experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch potential appears low, with many reviewers expressing little desire to revisit the film due to its weak narrative and uninspired execution. A minority of fans cite personal connection to the romance as a reason to watch again, yet the majority view it as a final, forgettable entry in the series. Consequently, the film's lasting appeal and replay value are considered minimal.

Plot

After Everything Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in After Everything from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hardin finds himself grappling with the memories of Tessa, a year after their breakup, which occurred when she stumbled upon his manuscript After, detailing their tumultuous love story. While under pressure from his publisher, Katherine, to create a follow-up to his best-seller by the year’s end, he struggles with writer’s block and his feelings for Tessa.

Full summary

The whole story of After Everything, scene by scene, with the ending explained

Read the full summary
Box office

After Everything Box Office & Budget

After Everything grossed $10.6 million worldwide on a $14 million budget, 76% of what it cost.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.6M

76% of its budget back

International
$10.6M
Budget
$14M
Videos

After Everything Trailers & Videos

10 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers and 7 clips.

All 10 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Official Teaser
  • Teaser TV Spot
  • Clip Hessa (Official Clip)
  • Clip Hardin & Trish Discuss Portugal (Official Clip)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know After Everything?

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

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

Who is the protagonist struggling with the aftermath of a breakup?

Cars

Cars in After Everything

15 cars on screen, including the BMW i8 I12 and the 1997 Cadillac DeVille Funeral Coach.

All 15 cars
  • BMW i8 I12 in After Everything BMW i8 I12 Important role
  • 1997 Cadillac DeVille Funeral Coach in After Everything 1997 Cadillac DeVille Funeral Coach Minor role
  • 2005 Chrysler 300 C Touring in After Everything 2005 Chrysler 300 C Touring Minor role
  • Jeep Wrangler in After Everything Jeep Wrangler Minor role
Details

After Everything Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “After 5” and “After Everything: The Final Chapter”.

Also known as
  • After 5
  • After Everything: The Final Chapter
  • AFTER 5. NA ZAWSZE
  • After: Her Şey
  • 애프터 5
  • אחרי שהכל נגמר
  • 애프터 에브리씽
  • 禁忌世代
  • Sau Tất Cả
  • After 5 - Capitolo finale
  • Після. Назавжди
  • После. Навсегда
+22 more
  • After: Aquí acaba todo
  • After: Para siempre
  • After: Odloučení
  • Miután annyi minden történt
  • After : La destinée
  • After: Para Sempre
  • אחרי ש... הכל נגמר
  • După tot ce s-a întâmplat
  • Poslije svega: Finale
  • След всичко
  • 애프터: 유혹의 끝
  • 之后5
  • After - Depois de Tudo
  • After: Navždy
  • After 5: Όλα Μετά
  • After. Amžinai
  • After - Chapitre 5
  • Prvič po vsem
  • After. Uz visiem laikiem
  • 禁忌世代:續愛
  • After. Aquí acaba tot, ყველაფრის შემდეგ
  • อาฟเตอร์ เอเวอรี่ธิง

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FAQ

After Everything FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of After Everything, each answered in a sentence.

How long is After Everything?

After Everything runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was After Everything released?

After Everything was released on September 13, 2023.

Who directed After Everything?

After Everything was directed by Castille Landon.

More films by Castille Landon

Who is in the cast of After Everything?

After Everything stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott, Benjamin Mascolo as Sebastian and Stephen Moyer as Christian Vance, among 13 credited actors.

How much did After Everything make at the box office?

After Everything grossed $10.6 million worldwide on a budget of $14 million.

How is After Everything rated?

After Everything has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 69% on TMDB and 1.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does After Everything have a post-credit scene?

No. After Everything has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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