The Sweet Hereafter

Name: The Sweet Hereafter
Released: 1997-09-25
Rating: 6.9

6.9/10 (442)

·1997· 112 min

Director: Atom Egoyan

"There is no such thing as the simple truth."

A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Ian Holm

Mitchell Stephens

Sarah Polley

Nicole Burnell

Tom McCamus

Sam Burnell

Gabrielle Rose

Dolores Driscoll

Alberta Watson

Risa Walker

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Caerthan Banks

Zoe Stephens

Maury Chaykin

Wendell Walker

Stephanie Morgenstern

Allison

Bruce Greenwood

Billy Ansel

Arsinée Khanjian

Wanda Otto

Earl Pastko

Hartley Otto

Simon Baker

Bear

In brief

The Sweet Hereafter (1997) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 442 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 52min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sweet Hereafter online?

The Sweet Hereafter is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Sweet Hereafter?

The Sweet Hereafter runs 112 minutes (1h 52min).

What rating does The Sweet Hereafter have?

The Sweet Hereafter has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 442 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Sweet Hereafter from?

The Sweet Hereafter was released in 1997.