

Before and After
“A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt.”
Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Where to watch Before and After in United States
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Where is Before and After streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About Before and After
Before and After is a 1996 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Barbet Schroeder. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Before and After was produced by Hollywood Pictures and Caravan Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 23, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers
- Ted Tally
- Release date
- February 23, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Before and After cast & crew
Before and After was directed by Barbet Schroeder and written by Ted Tally.
The cast features Meryl Streep as Carolyn Ryan, Liam Neeson as Ben Ryan, Edward Furlong as Jacob Ryan, Julia Weldon as Judith Ryan, Alfred Molina as Panos Demeris, and Daniel von Bargen as Fran Conklin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Luciano Tovoli, and it was produced by Joe Roth and Roger Birnbaum.
Is Before and After worth watching?
Before and After holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 211 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Before and After is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Before and After
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Cast of Before and After

Meryl Streep
Carolyn Ryan

Liam Neeson
Ben Ryan

Edward Furlong
Jacob Ryan

Julia Weldon
Judith Ryan

Alfred Molina
Panos Demeris

Daniel von Bargen
Fran Conklin

John Heard
Wendell Bye

Ann Magnuson
Terry Taverner

Alison Folland
Martha Taverner

Kaiulani Lee
Marian Raynor, Prosecutor

Larry Pine
Dr. Tom McAnally
Ellen Lancaster
Panos' Assistant
Before and After — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Before and After in United States?
Before and After is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Before and After on Hoopla?
Yes — Before and After is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Before and After in?
Before and After is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Before and After?
Before and After runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Before and After rated?
Before and After is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 211 ratings.











