IMDb 5.3 2019 HD

After

After

2019
Drama Romance
106 min PG-13 USA
7.111 / 10
5.3 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jenny Gage
Starring
Josephine Langford / Hero Fiennes Tiffin / Shane Paul McGhie / Khadijha Red Thunder / Dylan Arnold / Samuel Larsen / Inanna Sarkis / Selma Blair

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense romantic dramatic predictable passionate moody angsty captivating familiar angsty brooding

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 6, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

One approaches 'After' with the expectation of a certain brand of dramatic romance, and the film obliges with a narrative that feels remarkably unoriginal. Josephine Langford imbues Tessa with a commendable vulnerability, yet the character’s choices often strain…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'After' delivers a potent, if familiar, dose of young adult romance that will undoubtedly captivate its intended audience. Josephine Langford brings a grounded sincerity to Tessa, making her journey of self discovery compelling. Hero Fiennes Tiffin is a…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 6, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The central premise of 'After' – the collision of an innocent student with a damaged rebel – is a well-worn path, and the film treads it with little innovation. Josephine Langford navigates Tessa’s journey with a sincerity that…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a cinematic adaptation, 'After' captures the essence of its source material, offering a potent dose of young adult romance. Langford’s portrayal of Tessa is sympathetic, a relatable entry point into a world of intense attraction and confusion.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 6, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Josephine Langford anchors 'After' with a performance that attempts to convey youthful earnestness, though the script often leaves her character, Tessa, adrift in predictable romantic tropes. Hero Fiennes Tiffin embodies the requisite brooding allure of Hardin Scott, yet…

FAQs

Yes, 'After' is adapted from the popular young adult novel series of the same name, originally published online. The film draws heavily from the first book, chronicling the initial tumultuous relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott. The success of the book series has led to multiple film sequels, expanding on the characters' lives and the narrative universe.