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After We Collided (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

After We Collided (2020) movie poster

After We Collided is a 2020 romantic drama directed by Roger Kumble, starring Josephine Langford as Tessa, Dylan Sprouse and Charlie Weber. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $48 million worldwide on a $14 million budget. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
worldwide gross
$48M
Echo Score
36
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After We Collided (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Roger Kumble
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$14M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is After We Collided About?

The premise of After We Collided without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Tessa and Hardin's relationship began with significant challenges. Tessa is aware of Hardin’s capacity for cruelty, but a revelation about the origins of their connection and Hardin’s mysterious past leaves her deeply shaken. Hardin remains a complex and unpredictable person. Tessa questions whether the attentive, thoughtful person she fell for was genuine, or if he was hiding something all along. She desperately wants to escape, but it's not that simple. Hardin recognizes that he's made a serious mistake, and conflict is inevitable. The question remains: can he change?

After We Collided Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • sequel
  • birthday
  • boyfriend girlfriend sex
  • boyfriend girlfriend conflict
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • second part
  • sex in a shower
  • male rear nudity
  • uber
  • new years eve
  • ice skating
  • drunk sex
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  • tragic romance
  • tearjerker romance
  • steamy romance
  • male nudity
  • new year's eve
  • christmas
  • 2010s
  • novel
  • love
  • young
  • male star appears nude
  • based on book
  • based on novel
  • yoga
  • singing in a car
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Cast & crew

After We Collided Cast & Characters

Josephine Langford leads the cast as Tessa, with Dylan Sprouse as Trevor and Charlie Weber as Christian Vance. Directed by Roger Kumble; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in After We Collided

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Ratings

After We Collided Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave After We Collided 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in story & flow (25).

36 /100

After We Collided Echo Score Breakdown

In overall terms, After We Collided struggles to deliver a cohesive romantic drama, with repetitive tropes and uneven execution undermining its potential. The narrative is often formulaic and disjointed, while artistic elements show sporadic competence. Occasional chemistry and technical proficiency provide fleeting engagement, but the film lacks sustained innovation. Ultimately, it leaves limited lasting appeal or broader resonance and depth.

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

  • Art & Craft 40

    In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits uneven direction and formulaic production design that relies on familiar visual tropes. Critics noted a lack of innovation in framing and editing, although some users praised competent camera work and technical proficiency. The cinematography occasionally captures effective atmosphere, but overall the visual execution remains inconsistent and underwhelming.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to character and emotion, After We Collided presents mixed performances and uneven character depth. Critics largely dismissed the emotional resonance as trite, yet user feedback highlights moments of convincing chemistry and tension between leads. The acting demonstrates pockets of nuance against otherwise simplistic dialogue. Overall, the character portrayals remain inconsistent, delivering occasional engagement but limited emotional impact.

  • Story & Flow 25

    In terms of story and flow, the film is hampered by a formulaic plot that struggles with coherence and pacing. Critics point to half-digested tropes and a lack of narrative progression, while some users describe a disjointed experience. Although the sequel continues the franchise’s central romance, it fails to introduce substantive developments or originality, resulting in minimal engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    When evaluating sensory experience, the film offers inconsistent visual and auditory qualities. Some viewers commend the competent audiovisual technicalities and occasional atmospheric scoring, whereas others criticize the uninspired visual style and note the absence of a memorable soundtrack. Sound design remains largely unremarked in critical commentary. Overall, the sensory elements achieve moderate competence but lack distinctive cohesion or lasting impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    In terms of rewatch factor, After We Collided offers limited replay value for general audiences. While dedicated fans may revisit for character interactions or franchise continuity, the lack of narrative novelty and uneven execution discourages repeated viewings. User comments indicate the film can be watched once for its romance but fails to provide fresh insights or emotional rewards on subsequent viewings. Overall, rewatch appeal remains low.

Plot

After We Collided Plot Summary

What happens in After We Collided from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Hardin Scott grapples with the emotional turmoil of his turbulent breakup with Tessa Young, he finds himself dismissing a homeless man who tries to engage him in conversation. Meanwhile, Tessa steps into her new role as an intern at Vance Publishing, where her first day takes a cringeworthy turn when she encounters coworker Trevor Matthews. The owner of Vance Publishing, Christian Vance, notices Tessa’s outstanding contributions and invites her, along with Trevor and his secretary and girlfriend Kimberly, to a networking event in Seattle.

Full summary

The whole story of After We Collided, scene by scene

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Box office

After We Collided Box Office & Budget

After We Collided grossed $48 million worldwide on a $14 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $2.4 million came from the US and Canada and $45.6 million (95%) from the rest of the world.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$48M

3.4× its budget

US & Canada
$2.4M
International
$45.6M
Budget
$14M
US & Canada 5% Rest of the world 95%
Videos

After We Collided Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.

After We Collided - Official Trailer
  • Teaser After We Collided - Official Teaser
  • Clip After We Collided - You Decide
Quiz

How Well Do You Know After We Collided?

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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What is Tessa's new job?

Cars

Cars in After We Collided

25 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and the 2019 Hyundai Elantra.

All 25 cars
  • 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in After We Collided 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Important role
  • 2019 Hyundai Elantra in After We Collided 2019 Hyundai Elantra Important role
  • Nissan Sentra in After We Collided Nissan Sentra Important role
  • 2011 Toyota Corolla in After We Collided 2011 Toyota Corolla Important role
Details

After We Collided Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “Після 2” and “Після: Частина 2”.

Also known as
  • Після 2
  • Після: Частина 2
  • After2 - En mil pedazos
  • After Truth - Can love overcome the past
  • 애프터 2
  • After 2 - Un cuore in mille pezzi
  • אחרי שהתנגשנו 2
  • After - Depois da Verdade
  • アフター 壊れる絆
  • アフター -壊れる絆-
  • After 2
  • След сблъсъка
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  • After: Přiznání
  • Miután összecsaptunk
  • After: Depois da Verdade
  • После. Глава 2
  • After - Chapitre 2
  • After Paramparça
  • אחרי ש... התנגשנו
  • After: En mil pedazos
  • 之后2
  • After : La Collision
  • 애프터: 그 후
  • Після сварки
  • After: Sľub
  • After 2: Μετά τη Σύγκρουση
  • After Truth
  • 禁忌世代:衝撞
  • After. Pēc mūsu strīda
  • بعد اصطدامنا
  • Cuộc Gặp Định Mệnh: Xung Đột
  • After. Kai mes abejojom
  • อาฟเตอร์ วี โคไลเด็ด
  • بعد از برخورد ما
  • アフター -壊れる絆-
  • Poslije svega: Sudar
  • După ce ne-am certat
  • 之后 2
  • Prvič narazen

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FAQ

After We Collided FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is After We Collided?

After We Collided runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was After We Collided released?

After We Collided was released on October 23, 2020.

Who directed After We Collided?

After We Collided was directed by Roger Kumble.

More films by Roger Kumble

Who is in the cast of After We Collided?

After We Collided stars Josephine Langford as Tessa, Dylan Sprouse as Trevor and Charlie Weber as Christian Vance, among 10 credited actors.

How much did After We Collided make at the box office?

After We Collided grossed $48 million worldwide ($2.4 million domestic, $45.6 million international) on a budget of $14 million.

How is After We Collided rated?

After We Collided has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 14 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Does After We Collided have a post-credit scene?

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

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