Official movie poster for After (2019), a drama romance film

After(2019)

After your first, life is never the same.

7.1(8,563)1h 46m2019-04-11
DramaRomance

After Synopsis

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 (2019) is a drama and romance film directed by Jenny Gage, released on April 11, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Shane Paul McGhie and Khadijha Red Thunder. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8,563 ratings.

Director:
Jenny Gage
Writers:
Susan McMartin, Anna Todd, Jenny Gage
Producers:
Mark Canton, Jennifer Gibgot, Dennis Pelino
Cinematographer:
Tom Betterton
Composer:
Justin Burnett
Production:
CalMaple Films, Wattpad, Offspring Entertainment, Diamond Film Productions, Voltage Pictures, Frayed Pages Media
Budget:
$14,000,000
Revenue:
$69,497,587
Status:
Released

After (2019) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for After before you stream it.

After Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8,563 ratings.

SWITCH.

1/10

‘After’ is this weird blend of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ meets ‘Riverdale’ but never gets to the dumb fun both those are, nor does it have the sex appeal of those properties (there is a reason he is facing away from the camera on the poster). ‘After’ does not belong in cinemas nationwide; it’s even below Netflix's standards. It’s more of a YouTube original, or even just something to release on the Wattpad site for…

Reviewed on July 5, 2019

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6/10

In general, the movie offers an engaging story that captures your attention, although it does have some noticeable plot holes and questionable moments throughout. The film heavily emphasizes sexual content, centering much of its focus on these aspects, which may not be to everyone's taste. Overall, the movie isn't terrible, but it's not exceptional either. It falls somewhere in the middle, making it at least…

Reviewed on September 3, 2024

HitlerMalphite

8/10

After - Chapter 1 was a strong start for the series. Protagonist Tessa quickly becomes riddled with cliches and we soon grow attached to the real show stopper of the movie, Hardin, played by Hero Fiennes. Hardin is a pretentious drunk, whose pastime is insulting homeless people (spoiler!) and abusing his girlfriend. The lack of alchemy and semblance of love between the two characters reinforce the vision of abuse…

Reviewed on March 14, 2026

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After – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch After online?

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After (2019) is available to stream on Netflix, FilmBox+ and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in After?

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The main cast of After (2019) includes Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Shane Paul McGhie, Khadijha Red Thunder and Dylan Arnold. The film was directed by Jenny Gage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was After released?

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After was released on April 11, 2019 and runs for 1h 46m.

Is After worth watching?

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After (2019) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8,563 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for After?

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Yes. The official After trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.