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After the Dark

2013Movie1 h 47 minR

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

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An intriguing, layered drama movie about war and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Smart. Talented. Beautiful. Stranded.

At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.

Feels like

Philosophical Thought Experiment
Post-Apocalyptic Scenario
Survival Dilemma
Ethical Quandaries
Psychological Thriller
Classroom Setting
Moral Choices
Technological Apocalypse

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Directed by: John Huddles
Written by: John Huddles
Produced by: John Huddles, George Zakk, Cybill Lui
Music by: Jonathan Davis, Nicholas O'Toole

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July 6, 2013 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released: July 6, 2013
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: Indonesia, United States
Box office: $2 million
Available in: 19 countries

Tropes

Emotions vs. Stoicism, Loophole Abuse, Heroic Sacrifice +9

Emotions vs. Stoicism
Loophole Abuse
Heroic Sacrifice
Lovable Sex Maniac
Adam and Eve Plot
Insistent Terminology
Evil Mentor
Bad Ending
Closet Key
Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
A House Divided
Hypocrite

12 of 120 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream After the Dark?"

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Where can I stream After the Dark?

In the United States, After the Dark streams on Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is After the Dark worth watching?

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 37).

Can I half-watch After the Dark?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is After the Dark good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does After the Dark use?

Emotions vs. StoicismLoophole AbuseHeroic SacrificeLovable Sex ManiacAdam and Eve PlotInsistent TerminologyEvil MentorBad EndingCloset KeyEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodA House DividedHypocriteand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Emotions vs. Stoicism, Loophole Abuse, and Heroic Sacrifice.