The Day After
“They told us it would be impossible to make this movie. They told us it would be impossible for you to watch it. We hope nothing is impossible.”
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
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Where is The Day After streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Day After
The Day After is a 1983 English-language science fiction, drama and tv movie film directed by Nicholas Meyer. The cast is led by Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings.
The Day After was produced by ABC Circle Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1983, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Writers
- Edward Hume
- Release date
- December 10, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- ABC Circle Films
The Day After cast & crew
The Day After was directed by Nicholas Meyer and written by Edward Hume.
The cast features Jason Robards as Dr. Russell Oakes, JoBeth Williams as Nurse Nancy Bauer, Steve Guttenberg as Stephen Klein, John Cullum as Jim Dahlberg, John Lithgow as Joe Huxley, and Bibi Besch as Eve Dahlberg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Raksin, cinematography is by Gayne Rescher, and it was produced by Robert Papazian.
Is The Day After worth watching?
The Day After holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 444 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, drama, and tv movie, The Day After is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Day After
Jason Robards
Dr. Russell Oakes
JoBeth Williams
Nurse Nancy Bauer
Steve Guttenberg
Stephen Klein
John Cullum
Jim Dahlberg
John Lithgow
Joe Huxley
Bibi Besch
Eve Dahlberg
Lori Lethin
Denise Dahlberg
Amy Madigan
Alison Ransom
Jeff East
Bruce Gallatin
Georgann Johnson
Helen Oakes
William Allen Young
Airman Billy McCoy
Calvin Jung
Dr. Sam Hachya
The Day After — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Day After in United States?
The Day After is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Day After in?
The Day After is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Day After?
The Day After runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is The Day After rated?
The Day After is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 444 ratings.
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