Release: 2019-04-11
Runtime: 1h 46m (106 minutes)
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.
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Genres: Drama, Romance
Cast: Josephine Langford, Jennifer Beals, Peter Gallagher, more
Josephine Langford
as Tessa Young
Jennifer Beals
as Karen Gibson
Peter Gallagher
as Ken Scott
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
as Hardin Scott
Selma Blair
as Carol Young
Dylan Arnold
as Noah Porter
Meadow Williams
as Professor Soto
Samuel Larsen
as Zed Evans
Inanna Sarkis
as Molly Samuels
Swen Temmel
as Jace
Pia Mia
as Tristan
Shane Paul McGhie
as Landon Gibson
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.
After your first, life is never the same.
After is a romantic drama film released in the United States on April 12, 2019, and directed by Jenny Gage. The screenplay was co-written by Gage, Susan McMartin, Tamara Chestna, and Tom Betterton and is based on the 2014 novel by Anna Todd. This film marks the beginning of the After film series, featuring Josephine Langford as Tessa Young and Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott. The story revolves around Tessa, a college freshman who becomes involved with a mysterious student during her first semester.
The cast also includes notable actors such as Selma Blair, Inanna Sarkis, Shane Paul McGhie, and Jennifer Beals, among others. The film was produced by companies including Voltage Pictures, CalMaple Media, and Diamond Film Productions.
After had its premiere at The Grove in Los Angeles on April 8, 2019. Despite receiving negative reviews for its screenplay and themes portraying unhealthy relationships, the movie was a financial success, grossing over $69 million globally against its $14 million budget.
The plot begins with Tessa Young moving into her college dorm with her mother and boyfriend, Noah. She meets her roommate Steph and becomes acquainted with Hardin Scott. Their relationship evolves as Tessa navigates various college experiences, including parties and intimate moments, while dealing with the complexities of love and self-discovery.
As Tessa and Hardin's relationship deepens, challenges arise. Tessa is torn between her feelings for Hardin and her existing commitments. This leads to emotional confrontations and personal growth for both characters. Tessa ultimately has to make difficult choices about her relationships, leading to a significant turning point in her life.
Despite the film's mixed critical reception, it has gained a substantial audience, particularly among young adults. It even won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Drama Movie in 2019. Following its success, sequels such as After We Collided (2020), After We Fell (2021), and After Ever Happy (2022) continued the story, with plans for more installments in development.
The film's journey began as a fanfiction on Wattpad, where Anna Todd initially published the story that would eventually be adapted into this film series. The adaptation has sparked a significant fan following, leading to its transformation from an online novella to a successful film franchise.
In conclusion, After serves as an exploration of young love, personal choices, and the struggle to find one’s identity amidst complicated relationships, striking a chord with its target audience.
