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Where can I stream After Life?
In the United States, you can rent or buy After Life from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.
After Life
1999·Movie
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A , fantasy movie: , but never childish, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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What is the one memory you would take with you?
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
AfterlifeMemoryExistentialPhilosophicalHumanismMelancholyBittersweetQuietJapanese Cinema
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Is After Life worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).
Is After Life okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Can I half-watch After Life?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.
Is After Life plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is After Life in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.
What tropes does After Life use?
Wham ShotSelf-Made OrphanCassandra TruthLady in RedWalking SpoilerThe AlcoholicKarma HoudiniI See Dead PeoplePoor Communication KillsForegone ConclusionMind ScrewThe Perfectionistand 34 more
TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Wham Shot, Self-Made Orphan, and Cassandra Truth.