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After Hours

Seen it?

1985 | 97 min | Comedy, Thriller, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Short Cuts or Saturday Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Director. Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Feature, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 BAFTA and 1 more Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $11 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 560K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese

  • Griffin DunnePaul Hackett
  • Rosanna ArquetteMarcy
  • Verna BloomJune
  • Tommy ChongPepe
  • Linda FiorentinoKiki
  • Teri GarrJulie
  • John HeardTom the Bartender
  • Cheech MarinNeil
  • Catherine O'HaraGail
  • Dick MillerWaiter