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After Hours

1985·Movie·R·97 min·7.5(1,781)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesCriterion ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaCriterion ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, SFR PlayApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilLooke, HBO Max, Looke Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon 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
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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

Griffin Dunne

Paul Hackett

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Marcy

Verna Bloom

Verna Bloom

June

Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong

Pepe

Linda Fiorentino

Linda Fiorentino

Kiki

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Julie

John Heard

John Heard

Tom the Bartender

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Neil

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Gail

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Waiter

Will Patton

Will Patton

Horst

Robert Plunket

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.

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