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Before and After

1996·Movie·PG-13·108 min·5.9(211)

A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt.

Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.

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Where to watch Before and After in United States

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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
#suspicion of murder#family drama#crime investigation#murdered teen

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

Meryl Streep

Carolyn Ryan

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Ben Ryan

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Jacob Ryan

Julia Weldon

Julia Weldon

Judith Ryan

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Panos Demeris

Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Fran Conklin

John Heard

John Heard

Wendell Bye

Ann Magnuson

Ann Magnuson

Terry Taverner

Alison Folland

Alison Folland

Martha Taverner

Kaiulani Lee

Kaiulani Lee

Marian Raynor, Prosecutor

Larry Pine

Larry Pine

Dr. Tom McAnally

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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.

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