

After Hours
“When it's after midnight in New York City, you don't have to look for love, laughter and trouble. They'll all find you!”
Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.
Where to watch After Hours in United States
Can I watch After Hours in United States? Yes — you can stream After Hours in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open After Hours there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is After Hours streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, HBO Max, Looke Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About After Hours
After Hours is a 1985 English-language comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast is led by Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
After Hours was produced by Double Play and Geffen Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 13, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers
- Joseph Minion
- Release date
- September 13, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Double Play, Geffen Pictures
After Hours cast & crew
After Hours was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Joseph Minion.
The cast features Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, Rosanna Arquette as Marcy, Verna Bloom as June, Tommy Chong as Pepe, Linda Fiorentino as Kiki, and Teri Garr as Julie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Griffin Dunne and Robert F. Colesberry.
Is After Hours worth watching?
After Hours holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,781 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, thriller, and drama, After Hours is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch After Hours
In United States, you can stream After Hours on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of After Hours

Griffin Dunne
Paul Hackett

Rosanna Arquette
Marcy

Verna Bloom
June

Tommy Chong
Pepe

Linda Fiorentino
Kiki

Teri Garr
Julie

John Heard
Tom the Bartender

Cheech Marin
Neil

Catherine O'Hara
Gail

Dick Miller
Waiter

Will Patton
Horst

Robert Plunket
Street Pickup
After Hours — FAQs
▸Where can I watch After Hours in United States?
After Hours is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is After Hours on Criterion Channel?
Yes — After Hours is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is After Hours in?
After Hours is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is After Hours?
After Hours runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is After Hours rated?
After Hours is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,781 ratings.











