After the Rain (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1999, After the Rain is a drama and romance film directed by Ross Kettle, running about 103 minutes. “When war erupts, passions ignite.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steph, an Afrikaner, struggles with his past and heritage in the new South Africa. When his girlfriend befriends a black South African man called Vusisizwe, trouble brews.
Who’s in it. After the Rain stars Paul Bettany as Steph Oosthuizen, Louise Lombard as Emma Hughes, Ariyon Bakare as Vusisizwe (Joseph) and Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Bingo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, After the Rain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Rain (1999)?
- In US, After the Rain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After the Rain worth watching?
- After the Rain holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After the Rain?
- After the Rain stars Paul Bettany, Louise Lombard, Ariyon Bakare, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Anton Smuts.
- When was After the Rain released?
- After the Rain was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.