badelf
8/10A methodically paced, rather interesting take on death and closure.
Reviewed on October 11, 2022
After Life(1999)
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What is the one memory you would take with you?
7.2(295)1h 58m1999-04-17
FantasyDrama
After Life Synopsis
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
After Life (1999) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, released on April 17, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima and Takashi Naito. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 295 ratings.
- Director:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Writers:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Producers:
- Shiho Sato, Masayuki Akieda
- Cinematographer:
- Yutaka Yamazaki
- Composer:
- Yasuhiro Kasamatsu
- Production:
- Engine Film, Sputnik Productions, TV Man Union
- Status:
- Released
After Life (1999) Trailer
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After Life (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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After Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arata Iura
as Takashi Mochizuki
Erika Oda
as Shiori Satonaka
Susumu Terajima
as Satoru Kawashima
Takashi Naito
as Takuro Sugie
Kei Tani
as Kennosuke Nakamura
Kyōko Kagawa
as Kyoko Watanabe
Tōru Yuri
as Gisuke Shoda
Yūsuke Iseya
as Yusuke Iseya
Sayaka Yoshino
as Kana Yoshino
Kazuko Shirakawa
as Nobuko Amano
Kotaro Shiga
as Kenji Yamamoto
Hisako Hara
as Kiyo Nishimura
Key crew
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, written by Hirokazu Kore-eda, produced by Shiho Sato and Masayuki Akieda.
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After Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 295 ratings.
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After Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch After Life online?
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After Life (1999) 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 After Life?
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The main cast of After Life (1999) includes Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Takashi Naito and Kei Tani. The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was After Life released?
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After Life was released on April 17, 1999 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is After Life worth watching?
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After Life (1999) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 295 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for After Life?
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Yes. The official After Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.