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After the Dark

2013·Movie
1h 47min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

War, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Philosophical Thought ExperimentPost-Apocalyptic ScenarioSurvival DilemmaEthical QuandariesPsychological ThrillerClassroom SettingMoral ChoicesTechnological Apocalypse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream After the Dark legally?

After the Dark is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is After the Dark worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is After the Dark rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is After the Dark?

1 h 47 min

After the Dark runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on After the Dark?

Critics52
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see After the Dark much the same way.

What language is After the Dark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Indonesia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch After the Dark?

19ATAUBEBRCACHDEFRGBGGIEITNLNZ+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for After the Dark in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for After the Dark, including Emotions vs. Stoicism, Loophole Abuse, Heroic Sacrifice.