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The Aftermath (2019)

6.4/10 · 741 votes 1h 48m r RomanceDramaWar

#218 of 296 films from 2019 #971 of 1371 in romance

Directed by James Kent · Written by Anna Waterhouse, Rhidian Brook, Joe Shrapnel

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Overview

In the aftermath of World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German widower who lives with them.

Cast

Keira Knightleyas Rachael Morgan
Alexander Skarsgårdas Stefan Lubert
Jason Clarkeas Lewis Morgan
Martin Compstonas Burnham
Kate Phillipsas Susan Burnham
Flora Thiemannas Freda Lubert
Jannik Schümannas Albert
Fionn O'Sheaas Barker
Anna Schimrigkas Heike
Alexander Scheeras Siegfried Leitmann
Frederick Prestonas Michael Morgan
Joseph Arkleyas Captain Thompson
Tom Bellas Captain Eliot
Pip Torrensas General Brook

Facts

Release dateMarch 1, 2019
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Box office$9,215,591
IMDbtt5977276

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Questions

How long is The Aftermath?
The Aftermath runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is The Aftermath worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 741 votes, which places it #218 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 27%) and #971 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Aftermath?
The Aftermath was directed by James Kent. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Testament of Youth (2015).
Who stars in The Aftermath?
Keira Knightley as Rachael Morgan; Alexander Skarsgård as Stefan Lubert; Jason Clarke as Lewis Morgan; Martin Compston as Burnham; Kate Phillips as Susan Burnham; Flora Thiemann as Freda Lubert.
What is The Aftermath rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Aftermath?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/51349.

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