After Hours (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
After Hours is a 1985 comedy thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $10.6 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1986. Critics gave it 89 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Geffen Company, The
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is After Hours About?
The premise of After Hours without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the vibrant New York City nightlife, a series of unexpected encounters and escalating situations unfolds. A man finds himself caught in a chaotic chain of events involving eccentric strangers and increasingly bizarre circumstances. As the night progresses, he navigates a whirlwind of passion, deception, and unpredictable twists, leading to a breathless and unforgettable experience.
After Hours Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mistaken identity
- soho manhattan new york city
- female nudity
- paranoia
- artist
- mohawk haircut
- burglar
- diner
- bar
- reading a book at a restaurant
- burn victim
- cringe comedy
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- one night timespan
- sex scene
- basement apartment
- taxi driver
- taxi ride
- unpaid taxi fare
- bagel
- dead woman on a bed
- burglar alarm
- apartment key
- television set
- after hours
- after hours club
- angry mob
- one day timespan
- 24 hour timespan
- bartender
- subway
- ice cream truck
- suicidal woman
- jukebox
- apartment
- paperweight
- mousetrap
- new york city
- absurdism
- wanted poster
- waitress
- twenty dollar bill
- taxi
- loft apartment
- chance meeting
- sculpture
- manhattan new york city
- chase
- nightclub
- papier mache
- tattoo
After Hours Cast
Griffin Dunne leads the cast, with Rosanna Arquette. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Director Martin Scorsese
More from Martin Scorsese
More films directed by Martin Scorsese, best-rated first: Goodfellas, The Irishman, Mean Streets and Raging Bull.
After Hours Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave After Hours 89 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 75% User score
See on TMDB
After Hours Plot Summary
What happens in After Hours from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling heart of New York City, we are introduced to Paul Hackett, a lonely and somewhat disenchanted computer word-processing consultant, portrayed by Griffin Dunne. Each day feels monotonously similar, marked by a routine of work, ungimmicked evenings of TV watching, and the occasional immersion into the pages of Arthur Miller. One fateful day at the office, Paul finds himself introducing a new trainee, Lloyd (played by Bronson Pinchot), into the world of computer operations. Left with an insatiable yearning for excitement in his life, Paul makes a daring decision to venture out.
Full summary
The whole story of After Hours, scene by scene
After Hours Box Office
After Hours grossed $10.6 million worldwide. $10.6 million came from the US and Canada and $15,098 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.6M
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
- International
- $15.1K
After Hours Awards & Nominations
After Hours won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1986. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1986, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
2 wins7 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Rosanna Arquette
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Spirit Awards 1986 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Cinematography – Michael Ballhaus
- Won Best Feature
- Nominated Best Actress – Rosanna Arquette
- Nominated Best Director – Martin Scorsese
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Golden Globes 1986 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Griffin Dunne
After Hours Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official 4K Restoration Trailer
How Well Do You Know After Hours?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Paul Hackett do for a living?
Cars in After Hours
9 cars on screen, including the Boyertown Merchandiser and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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Boyertown Merchandiser Important role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1978 GMC Vandura Important role -
1984 Audi 5000 Wagon C3 Background role
After Hours Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “A Night in SoHo” and “Lies”.
- Also known as
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- A Night in SoHo
- Lies
- Depois de Horas
- Después de hora
- Efter fyraften
- Jo
- ¡qué noche!
- En natt i New York
- Illasta aamuun
- After Hours: Quelle nuit de galère
- Meta ta mesanyhta
- Idiotska noć
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- Lidérces órák
- Fuori orario
- Natt på Manhattan
- Quelle nuit de galère
- After Hours : Quelle nuit de galère
- After Hours (1985)
- 특근
- Saatlar Sonra
- Nova Iorque Fora de Horas
- Ժամեր Անց
- Die Zeit nach Mitternacht
- Saatler Sonra
- После работы
- 下班后
- שיגעון של לילה
- アフター・アワーズ
- بعد از ساعتها
- După ore
- Po godzinach
- Часове по-късно
- Μετά τα μεσάνυχτα, სამუშაოს შემდეგ
- Після роботи
- Quina nit!
- 下班後
- Po zavírací době
- ตำนานเพี้ยน 25 น.
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After Hours FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of After Hours, each answered in a sentence.
How long is After Hours?
After Hours runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was After Hours released?
After Hours was released on September 13, 1985.
Who directed After Hours?
After Hours was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of After Hours?
After Hours stars Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette.
How much did After Hours make at the box office?
After Hours grossed $10.6 million worldwide ($10.6 million domestic, $15,098 international).
How is After Hours rated?
After Hours has 89 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did After Hours win?
After Hours won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 1986.
Does After Hours have a post-credit scene?
Yes. After Hours has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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