After Love
Seen it?2016 | 98 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Marie and Boris decide to get a divorce after 15 years of marriage. Tensions rise when cash-strapped Boris must continue to live with Marie and the two children while trying to figure out how to divide the assets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Joachim Lafosse
- Bérénice BejoMarie
- Cédric KahnBoris
- Marthe KellerChristine
- Catherine SaléeFriend
- Tibo VandenborreFriend
- Philippe JeusetteGoran
- Margaux SoentjensMargaux
- Jade SoentjensJade
- Francesco ItalianoAmi
- Pascal RogardAntoine