The Sweet Hereafter(1997)
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The Sweet Hereafter Synopsis
A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.
The Sweet Hereafter (1997) is a drama film directed by Atom Egoyan, released on September 25, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus and Gabrielle Rose. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 442 ratings.
- Director:
- Atom Egoyan
- Writers:
- Atom Egoyan, Allen Bell, Russell Banks
- Producers:
- Camelia Frieberg, Atom Egoyan
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Sarossy
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Ego Film Arts, Alliance Films
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,951,247
- Status:
- Released
The Sweet Hereafter (1997) Trailer
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The Sweet Hereafter Videos & Clips
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Sweet Hereafter Trailer
Trailer
Atom Egoyan & Sarah Polley Celebrate THE SWEET HEREAFTER | TIFF 2024
Featurette
The Sweet Hereafter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Holm
as Mitchell Stephens
Sarah Polley
as Nicole Burnell
Tom McCamus
as Sam Burnell
Gabrielle Rose
as Dolores Driscoll
Alberta Watson
as Risa Walker
- Caerthan Banks
Caerthan Banks
as Zoe Stephens
Maury Chaykin
as Wendell Walker
Stephanie Morgenstern
as Allison
Bruce Greenwood
as Billy Ansel
Arsinée Khanjian
as Wanda Otto
Earl Pastko
as Hartley Otto
Simon Baker
as Bear
Key crew
Directed by Atom Egoyan, written by Atom Egoyan, Allen Bell and Russell Banks, produced by Camelia Frieberg and Atom Egoyan.
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The Sweet Hereafter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 442 ratings.
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The Sweet Hereafter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sweet Hereafter online?
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The Sweet Hereafter (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sweet Hereafter?
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The main cast of The Sweet Hereafter (1997) includes Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus, Gabrielle Rose and Alberta Watson. The film was directed by Atom Egoyan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sweet Hereafter released?
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The Sweet Hereafter was released on September 25, 1997 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Sweet Hereafter worth watching?
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The Sweet Hereafter (1997) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 442 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sweet Hereafter?
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