Movie
Where to Watch The Sweet Hereafter (1997) in the US
- 1997
- R
- 1h 52m
- 7.4IMDb
- 98%Rotten Tomatoes
- 91Metascore
The Sweet Hereafter is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
A small community is torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town's children. A lawyer visits the victims' parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up their anger and launching a class action suit against anyone they can blame. The community is paralyzed by its anger and cannot let go. All but one young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Atom Egoyan
- Writer
- Russell Banks, Atom Egoyan
- Starring
- Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Caerthan Banks
Details
- Release date
- Nov 21, 1997
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Box office
- $3,263,585
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. 34 wins & 56 nominations total
Where to Watch The Sweet Hereafter (1997) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Sweet Hereafter in the United States?
- The Sweet Hereafter is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Sweet Hereafter or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Sweet Hereafter for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Sweet Hereafter in the United States.
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