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After the Storm

2016·Movie
1h 57min

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After the Storm fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Ryota is an unpopular writer although he won a literary award 15 years ago. Now, Ryota works as a private detective. He is divorced from his ex-wife Kyoko and he has an 11-year-old son Shingo. His mother Yoshiko lives alone at her apartment. One day, Ryota, his ex-wife Kyoko, and son Shingo gather at Yoshiko's apartment. A typhoon passes and the family must stay there all night long.
Japanese Family DramaMelancholy RealismIntimate Character StudyFailed WriterLingering RegretTyphoon SettingComplex RelationshipsNostalgiaContemporary Japan

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about After the Storm

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Where can I stream After the Storm legally?

After the Storm is included with a subscription to MUBI and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is After the Storm worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is After the Storm?

1 h 57 min

After the Storm runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on After the Storm?

Critics90
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate After the Storm higher (90) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is After the Storm in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch After the Storm?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for After the Storm in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.