Afterschool
Seen it?2009 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A prep-school student accidentally films the drug-related deaths of two classmates, then is asked to put together a memorial video.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antonio Campos
- Ezra MillerRobert
- Jeremy Allen WhiteDave
- Emory CohenTrevor
- Michael StuhlbargMr. Burke
- Rosemarie DeWittMiss Vogel
- Addison TimlinAmy
- David CostabileMr. Anderson
- Dariusz M. UczkowskiPeter
- Gary WilmesMr. Virgil
- Lee WilkofMr. Wiseman