Eden and After (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1970, Eden and After is a drama and mystery film directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. A group of French students are drawn into the psychological and sexual games of a mysterious Dutchman. Once they sample his "fear powder" the students experience a series of hallucinations.

Who’s in it. Eden and After stars Catherine Jourdan as Violette, Lorraine Rainer as Marie-Eve, Richard Leduc as Marc-Antoine and Sylvain Corthay as Robert, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Eden and After has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eden and After page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eden and After (1970)?
In US, Eden and After is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Eden and After worth watching?
Eden and After holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Eden and After?
Eden and After stars Catherine Jourdan, Lorraine Rainer, Richard Leduc, Sylvain Corthay and Pierre Zimmer.
When was Eden and After released?
Eden and After was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.