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Aftermath (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Aftermath is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Elliott Lester. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $840,809 worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
worldwide gross
$840.8K
Metascore
44
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Aftermath (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Elliott Lester
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aftermath About?

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

Following a devastating plane crash, two individuals find their lives unexpectedly connected. They grapple with profound grief, guilt, and the struggle to survive, while confronting secrets from their past. As they try to rebuild their lives, they must face the emotional fallout of the tragedy and the potential for healing and redemption.

Aftermath Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • airplane crash
  • guilt
  • depression
  • mental breakdown
  • loss of wife
  • grief
  • revenge
  • air traffic controller
  • airport
  • airplane accident
  • airplane
  • air traffic control
+35 more
  • investigation
  • loss of child
  • based on true story
  • car
  • u.s. car
  • chevrolet
  • chevrolet motor vehicle
  • chevrolet suburban
  • chrysler
  • chrysler motor vehicle
  • chrysler concorde
  • weapon
  • pistol
  • death
  • male protagonist
  • man wrapped in towel
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • male star appears nude
  • 21st century
  • police car
  • playing against type
  • accusation
  • lawyer
  • vigilante
  • villain as protagonist
  • independent film
  • man
  • motor vehicle
  • 2000s
  • gun
  • germany
  • drinking
  • secret
  • violence
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Crew

The Director of Aftermath

Directed by Elliott Lester.

From the director

More from Elliott Lester

More films directed by Elliott Lester: The Thicket, Sleepwalker, Chop Shop and Nightingale.

Full filmography
Ratings

Aftermath Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Aftermath 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Aftermath Plot Summary & Ending Explained

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

Spoilers ahead

Inspired by a True Story

ROMAN

Roman Melynk, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a dedicated construction foreman in his sixties, earning the respect of his colleagues. He chats with his co-worker Matt, played by Glenn Morshower, about completing their latest project ahead of schedule. Matt encourages Roman to return home to prepare for the Christmas holiday with his wife and daughter, cheerfully reminding him that he is soon to be a grandfather. Roman’s excitement at the thought of his family gathering is palpable as he prepares for their arrival.

Full summary

The whole story of Aftermath, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Aftermath Box Office

Aftermath grossed $840,809 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$840.8K

International
$840.8K
Videos

Aftermath Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Aftermath.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aftermath?

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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Who plays the central character, Roman Melynk, in 'Aftermath'?

Cars

Cars in Aftermath

20 cars on screen, including the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2002 Chrysler Concorde.

All 20 cars
  • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Aftermath 1997 Chevrolet Suburban Main role
  • 2002 Chrysler Concorde in Aftermath 2002 Chrysler Concorde Important role
  • 1970 Chevrolet Biscayne in Aftermath 1970 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role
  • 2007 Dodge Sprinter in Aftermath 2007 Dodge Sprinter Minor role
Details

Aftermath Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “478” and “Aftermath : Impact”.

Also known as
  • 478
  • Aftermath : Impact
  • Vendetta - Alles was ihm blieb war Rache
  • התוצאה
  • Impact
  • Aftermath - La vendetta
  • Cesta bez návratu
  • Em Busca de Vingança
  • Последствия
  • Una història de venjança
  • Una historia de venganza
  • Βεντέτα
+21 more
  • Po Katastrofie
  • טיסה 112
  • Utóhatás
  • 애프터매스
  • 空難餘波
  • İntikam
  • 空难余波
  • Фатални исход
  • La vendetta: Aftermath
  • En busca de venganza
  • Um Ajuste de Contas
  • Consecințele unei greșeli
  • Sekas
  • Наслідки
  • عواقب
  • アフターマス
  • Fatalni ishod
  • Pasekmė
  • Maščevanje
  • Sau Thảm Họa, შურისძიება
  • ฅนเหล็ก ทวงแค้นนิรันดร์

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FAQ

Aftermath FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Aftermath?

Aftermath runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Aftermath released?

Aftermath was released on April 7, 2017.

Who directed Aftermath?

Aftermath was directed by Elliott Lester.

More films by Elliott Lester

How much did Aftermath make at the box office?

Aftermath grossed $840,809 worldwide.

How is Aftermath rated?

Aftermath has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Aftermath have a post-credit scene?

No. Aftermath has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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