The Life After (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2013, The Life After is a drama film directed by David Pablos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers, Samuel and Rodrigo, live with their mother in a suburban town. One day the mother, who has mental health problems, disappears leaving nothing behind but a note. David Pablos is a young Mexican filmmaker, born in 1982. His first short film, El mundo al atardecer, was made in 2007. La canción de los niños muertos (2008) was his second short film; he presented his first feature-length film Una frontera, todas las fronteras (2010) at the Berlinale Talent Campus before coming to Venice with his second film, La vida despues, for the 70th Venice International Film Festival.
Who’s in it. The Life After stars María Renée Prudencio as Silvia, Rodrigo Azuela as Rodrigo, Américo Hollander as Samuel and Patricio Hoyo Fuertes as Samuel Niño, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Life After has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Life After page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Life After tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Life After (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Life After change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Life After worth watching?
- The Life After holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Life After?
- The Life After stars María Renée Prudencio, Rodrigo Azuela, Américo Hollander, Patricio Hoyo Fuertes and Alexis Garzón Espinosa.
- When was The Life After released?
- The Life After was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.