Hereafter
Seen it?2010 | 129 min | Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Three people — a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy — are touched by death in different ways.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$107 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 119K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clint Eastwood
- Matt DamonGeorge Lonegan
- Cécile de FranceMarie Lelay
- Bryce Dallas HowardMelanie
- Thierry NeuvicDidier
- Cyndi Mayo-AkeoIsland Hotel Clerk
- Lisa GriffithsStall Owner
- Jessica GriffithsIsland Girl
- Ferguson ReidRescuer
- Derek SakakuraRescuer
- George McLarenMarkus/Jason