Aftershock (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Aftershock is a drama film directed by Brendan Donovan, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Aftershock follows four groups of people in the minutes, hours and days after Wellington is struck by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Buried office workers must pull together. Strangers, caught by the tsunami on a ruined motorway, put themselves in danger to save others. A mother must reunite her family. And, at the centre of the rescue operation, a controller is bunkered down at Wellington’s Emergency Management Office.
Who’s in it. Aftershock stars Adam Armstrong as Michael, Monique Bree as Janice, Christopher Brougham as Christopher Brougham and Hamish Brown as Dizzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Aftershock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aftershock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aftershock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aftershock (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aftershock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aftershock worth watching?
- Aftershock holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aftershock?
- Aftershock stars Adam Armstrong, Monique Bree, Christopher Brougham, Hamish Brown and Amalia Calder.
- When was Aftershock released?
- Aftershock was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.