Aftermath (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.7

Aftermath poster

Released in 2017, Aftermath is a thriller and drama film directed by Elliott Lester, running about 92 minutes. “All he had left was revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A fatal plane crash changes the lives of Roman and Jake forever. Roman loses his wife and daughter in the accident, while Jake loses his mind—as he happens to be the air traffic controller who failed to avert the nightmare. Rage and revenge engulfs Roman and Jake finds himself swamped with guilt and regret.

Who’s in it. Aftermath stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Roman Melnyk, Scoot McNairy as Jacob "Jake" Bonanos, Maggie Grace as Christina and Judah Nelson as Samuel Bonanos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Aftermath has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $840.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aftermath page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aftermath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Aftermath (2017)?
In US, Aftermath is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aftermath worth watching?
Aftermath holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Aftermath?
Aftermath stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, Judah Nelson and Larry Sullivan.
When was Aftermath released?
Aftermath was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.