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Here After (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Here After is a 2024 drama thriller directed by Robert Salerno, starring Connie Britton as Claire Hiller, Freya Hannan-Mills and Giovanni Cirfiera. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $16,451 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.

IMDb rating
4.2/10
worldwide gross
$16.5K
Echo Score
28
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Here After (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Robert Salerno
Genres
Drama , Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Here After About?

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

Following a tragic accident, Claire is overjoyed when her daughter Robin miraculously survives. However, her happiness turns to fear as she notices Robin has changed. Claire becomes convinced that a malevolent force has returned with Robin from beyond the grave, leading her to believe her daughter is not as she seems.

Here After Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • roma
  • mother daughter relationship
  • rome italy
  • life after death
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Here After Cast & Characters

Connie Britton leads the cast as Claire Hiller, with Freya Hannan-Mills as Robin Hiller and Giovanni Cirfiera as Luca. Directed by Robert Salerno; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Here After

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Ratings

Here After Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Here After 4.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 28/100, strongest in art & craft (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (20).

28 /100

Here After Echo Score Breakdown

Here After falls short of delivering a compelling thriller, with most critics and viewers finding it bland and predictable. Reviewers repeatedly point to generic visuals, over‑reliant religious clichés, and sluggish pacing that undermine its thematic ambitions. While a few note occasional intrigue and a tier‑above‑genre execution, the consensus emphasizes low‑budget production and unengaging storytelling. Consequently, the film offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings.

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

  • Art & Craft 35

    The film’s direction and visual craft are largely unremarkable, relying on generic aerial shots of Rome and a low‑budget aesthetic. Critics describe the cinematography as airless and the pacing as sluggish, offering little stylistic distinction. A minority of reviewers note that it exceeds typical genre expectations, but this praise is outweighed by the overall blandness. Overall, the artistic execution is modest at best.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    Performances in Here After are inconsistent, with Connie Britton attempting depth but often appearing over‑the‑top. Critics acknowledge moments of genuine substance, yet many note that the actors cannot overcome the clichéd material. User reviews are especially critical, calling the acting bad and lacking emotional resonance. While a few find the leads unsettling, the prevailing view is that character work fails to engage the audience fully.

  • Story & Flow 25

    The narrative leans heavily on familiar religious tropes and predictable twists, leading to a sense of exhaustion. Critics highlight the plot’s muddled structure, clichéd shortcuts, and insufficient suspense, and users describe it as boring, slow, and lacking rhythm. A small segment of reviewers finds the mystery element briefly intriguing, but the overall consensus is that the story is uneven and fails to maintain interest throughout.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    Sensory elements such as sound design and visual style contribute little to the film’s impact. Reviews note a lack of notable soundtrack or atmospheric sound, and cinematography is described as generic and airless. Although one critic mentions a tier‑above‑genre execution, the majority view is that the sensory experience remains modest, offering no distinctive auditory or visual appeal to elevate the material.

  • Rewatch Factor 20

    Rewatch potential for Here After is low, with users explicitly stating they would not waste time on another viewing. Critics describe it as only mildly entertaining and lacking lasting appeal. The film’s predictable plot, sluggish pacing, and limited sensory engagement provide little incentive for repeat viewings, resulting in a poor rewatch factor overall.

Plot

Here After Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Here After from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Claire Hiller [Connie Britton] is a Catholic schoolteacher living in Italy who hurries to the hospital when her teenage daughter Robin Hiller [Freya Hannan-Mills], a mute piano prodigy, is critically injured in a bike accident. In the hospital chapel, Claire clings to a keepsake bracelet she found on Robin and prays for a miracle. When Claire and her estranged ex-husband Luca [Giovanni Cirfiera] reach Robin’s room, they learn their daughter is officially pronounced dead. In a desperate moment, Claire slides the bracelet onto Robin’s wrist, and Robin suddenly comes back to life, her brain activity pulsing after being brain dead for 20 minutes.

Full summary

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

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Box office

Here After Box Office

Here After grossed $16,451 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.5K

International
$16.5K
Videos

Here After Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Here After.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Here After?

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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Details

Here After Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “پس از مرگ” and “زندگی پس از مرگ”.

Also known as
  • پس از مرگ
  • زندگی پس از مرگ
  • Here After - L'aldilà
  • Szepty z zaświatów
  • 从此以后
  • Čia po mirties
  • По ту сторону
  • Retour clandestin
  • העולם הבא
  • El más allá
  • Smrt nije kraj
  • След смъртта
+2 more
  • Viața de după
  • Here After - Jenseits

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FAQ

Here After FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Here After?

Here After runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Here After released?

Here After was released on September 13, 2024.

Who directed Here After?

Here After was directed by Robert Salerno.

More films by Robert Salerno

Who is in the cast of Here After?

Here After stars Connie Britton as Claire Hiller, Freya Hannan-Mills as Robin Hiller and Giovanni Cirfiera as Luca, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Here After make at the box office?

Here After grossed $16,451 worldwide.

How is Here After rated?

Here After has 4.2/10 on IMDb and 54% on TMDB.

Does Here After have a post-credit scene?

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

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