After Thomas (2006): Cast & Plot
After Thomas is a 2006 drama directed by Simon Shore, starring Asa Butterfield as Andrew, Andrew Byrne and Keeley Hawes. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Simon Shore
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hartswood Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is After Thomas About?
The premise of After Thomas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on Nuala Gardner’s memoir ‘A Friend Like Henry,’ this television film tells the true story of a young autistic boy who forms an extraordinary bond with his dog, Thomas. Their friendship helps the boy navigate daily challenges, illustrating the profound impact of canine companionship on his life.
After Thomas Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- therapy dog
- grandmother
- death of grandmother
- autism
- young boy
- parents son relationship
- hospital
- dog
- based on true story
After Thomas Cast & Characters
Asa Butterfield leads the cast as Andrew, with Andrew Byrne as Kyle Graham and Keeley Hawes as Nicola Graham. Directed by Simon Shore; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Shore
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Asa Butterfield as Andrew - Andrew Byrne as Kyle Graham
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Keeley Hawes as Nicola Graham -
Ben Miles as Rob Graham
Also Starring in After Thomas
· 6 more- Clive Mantle John Havers
- Lorraine Pilkington Rachel
- Sheila Hancock Granny Pat
- Duncan Preston Grandpa Jim
- Chris Larkin Phil
- Andy Pointon Ian
More from Simon Shore
More films directed by Simon Shore: Things to Do Before You’re 30 and Get Real.
After Thomas Plot Summary
What happens in After Thomas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kyle Graham, Andrew Byrne, is a severely autistic child whose intense meltdowns and limited communication test the patience of his parents. His mother Nicola Graham, Keeley Hawes, and his father Rob Graham, Ben Miles, grapple with how best to help him navigate the world around him. Nicola believes that Kyle’s autism can become less severe over time through patient integration with everyday life, while Rob leans toward a different path: sending Kyle to a specialist boarding school led by the charismatic and caring headteacher, Clive Mantle as John Havers. Rob’s decision is complicated by another strain in their marriage, as family friend Rachel, Lorraine Pilkington, offers him casual sex, adding tension to an already delicate family dynamic.
Full summary
The whole story of After Thomas, scene by scene
After Thomas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of After Thomas.
How Well Do You Know After Thomas?
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
Which actor portrays Rob Graham, Kyle's father?
Cars in After Thomas
5 cars on screen, including the 1992 Volvo 940 Turbo and the 1988 BMW 325i E30.
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1992 Volvo 940 Turbo Important role -
1988 BMW 325i E30 Minor role -
1996 Citroën Xantia Estate Background role -
1993 Mitsubishi Shogun Background role
After Thomas Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Mein Freund auf vier Pfoten” and “Thomas után”.
- Also known as
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- Mein Freund auf vier Pfoten
- Thomas után
- Po Tomášovi
- 我和托马斯
- Efter Thomas
Seen After Thomas?
Movies Like After Thomas
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tom & Thomas, After All and Fluke.
After Thomas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of After Thomas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is After Thomas?
After Thomas runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was After Thomas released?
After Thomas was released on December 26, 2006.
Who directed After Thomas?
After Thomas was directed by Simon Shore.
More films by Simon Shore Who is in the cast of After Thomas?
After Thomas stars Asa Butterfield as Andrew, Andrew Byrne as Kyle Graham and Keeley Hawes as Nicola Graham, among 10 credited actors.
Does After Thomas have a post-credit scene?
No. After Thomas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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