Ginger Ale Afternoon (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1989, Ginger Ale Afternoon is a comedy film directed by Rafal Zielinski, running about 88 minutes. “A comedy that's long overdue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jesse is nine months pregnant and lives with her underemployed husband Hank in a dilapidated mobile home in a rusty trailer park. During an afternoon of talk, Jesse discovers that Hank has been spending time with Bonnie, their young, bovine neighbour. Jesse is hurt and furious, and Hank is defensive, claiming that the baby has pushed him out. While Hank is elsewhere, the other woman pays a surprise visit to Jesse. Healing begins, and when Jesse's labour starts, it's Bonnie who comes to the rescue.
Who’s in it. Ginger Ale Afternoon stars Dana Andersen as Jesse Mickers, John M. Jackson as Hank Mickers, Yeardley Smith as Bonnie and Gene Butler as Radio DJ.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Ginger Ale Afternoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ginger Ale Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ginger Ale Afternoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ginger Ale Afternoon (1989)?
- In US, Ginger Ale Afternoon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ginger Ale Afternoon worth watching?
- Ginger Ale Afternoon holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ginger Ale Afternoon?
- Ginger Ale Afternoon stars Dana Andersen, John M. Jackson, Yeardley Smith and Gene Butler.
- When was Ginger Ale Afternoon released?
- Ginger Ale Afternoon was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.