After Him (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, After Him is a drama film directed by Gaël Morel, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. When Camille's son was killed in a car accident, the devastating loss proved too much for emotionally fragile mother to bear. Now desperately clinging to any reminder of the son she held so close to her heart, Camille becomes increasingly fixated on Frank - the young man who was not only her child's best friend, but the one who was responsible for the tragic accident that took his life as well. At first, Frank is receptive to Camille's advances. It's not long, however, before the pair's scandalous relationship prompts many of Camille's friends to distance themselves from the increasingly unstable woman. Later, as Camille's obsession with Frank turns menacing, the relationship between grief-stricken mother and her guilt-ridden lover begins to take on ominous undertones.

Who’s in it. After Him stars Catherine Deneuve as Camille, Guy Marchand as Francois, Thomas Dumerchez as Franck and Élodie Bouchez as Laure, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, After Him has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Him page.

If you liked it. Fans of After Him tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.