After (2019)
A sheltered college freshman's world is turned upside down when she falls for a brooding, tattooed rebel in this adaptation of Anna Todd's Wattpad phenomenon.
After - Movie Information
- Original Title: After
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Jenny Gage
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 11, 2019 (Brazil - 14), April 12, 2019 (United States - PG-13), April 11, 2019 (Germany - 0), April 17, 2019 (France - U), July 4, 2019 (Australia - M), April 11, 2019 (Italy), April 12, 2019 (Spain - 12), August 22, 2019 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: After - La rencontre (FR), אחרי ש... 1 (IL), После (RU), After Passion (DE)
- Production Companies: CalMaple Films, Wattpad, Offspring Entertainment, Diamond Film Productions, Voltage Pictures, Frayed Pages Media
- Production Countries: United States of America
After - Plot
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.
After - Trailer
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After your first, life is never the same.
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After - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jenny Gage
Main Cast
- Josephine Langford
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin
- Shane Paul McGhie
- Khadijha Red Thunder
- Dylan Arnold
- Samuel Larsen
- Inanna Sarkis
- Selma Blair
- Pia Mia
- Swen Temmel
Writers
- Susan McMartin
- Tamara Chestna
- Jenny Gage
- Tom Betterton
Producers
- Jennifer Gibgot
- Mark Canton
- Aron Levitz
- Dennis Pelino
- Anna Todd
After - FAQs
Is After based on a true story or book?
After is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Anna Todd, originally published as fan fiction on Wattpad. The story is fictional, though Todd drew on personal experiences of young love and self-discovery. The novel was later published by Gallery Books in 2014 and became a global phenomenon.
Who plays Hardin Scott in After?
Hardin Scott is played by British actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, nephew of Ralph Fiennes. His brooding intensity and magnetic screen presence made him a breakout star following the film's release. Josephine Langford stars opposite him as Tessa Young, the film's determined and idealistic protagonist.
Where can I stream After (2019)?
After (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, as well as FilmBox+. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, giving viewers a wide range of options to watch the film.
What is the ending of After explained?
At the film's conclusion, Tessa discovers that her relationship with Hardin began as a bet among his friends, shattering her trust. Devastated, she ends things with him. However, in a final emotionally charged scene, Hardin confesses his feelings have become genuine, leaving their future deliberately unresolved and setting up the sequel.
What is After (2019) about?
After follows Tessa Young, a studious and sheltered college freshman whose carefully planned life is disrupted when she meets Hardin Scott, a tattooed and enigmatic bad boy. Their intense, complicated romance forces Tessa to question her values, ambitions, and identity in ways she never anticipated.
What is the age rating for After?
After is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13 without parental guidance. The film contains mature romantic themes, some sensuality, and emotionally intense situations. International ratings vary: it is rated U in France, 12 in Spain and South Korea, and M in Australia.
Does After have a sequel?
Yes. After spawned a full franchise. After We Collided (2020) picks up directly from the first film's cliffhanger ending. The series continued with After We Fell (2021) and After Ever Happy (2022), all based on Anna Todd's bestselling book series and featuring the same lead actors.
How long is the movie After (2019)?
After has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes (106 minutes). The film was directed by Jenny Gage and released theatrically in the United States on April 12, 2019, distributed by Aviron Pictures. Its pacing focuses on character development and the slow-burn romantic tension between its two leads.
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