After the Shock (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, After the Shock is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gary Sherman, running about 100 minutes. “When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
Who’s in it. After the Shock stars Yaphet Kotto as William McElroy, Scott Valentine as Gerry Shannon, Rue McClanahan as Sherra Cox and Jack Scalia as Jack Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, After the Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Shock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Shock (1990)?
- In US, After the Shock is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After the Shock worth watching?
- After the Shock holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After the Shock?
- After the Shock stars Yaphet Kotto, Scott Valentine, Rue McClanahan, Jack Scalia and Tuck Milligan.
- When was After the Shock released?
- After the Shock was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.