The Aftermath (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1982, The Aftermath is an action, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Steve Barkett, running about 95 minutes. “What comes after World War III?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a lengthy space mission, two astronauts (Steve Barkett and Larry Latham) return to an Earth transformed by nuclear war. As renegade gangs and mutants rule Los Angeles, the astronauts join two pretty women and a couple of kids in a growing resistance movement. This sci-fi adventure follows the men as they battle bell-bottomed biker leader Cutter and his brutal gang.
Who’s in it. The Aftermath stars Steve Barkett as Newman, Lynne Margulies as Sarah, Sid Haig as Cutter and Christopher Barkett as Christopher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Aftermath has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aftermath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aftermath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aftermath (1982)?
- In US, The Aftermath is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Aftermath worth watching?
- The Aftermath holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aftermath?
- The Aftermath stars Steve Barkett, Lynne Margulies, Sid Haig, Christopher Barkett and Alfie Martin.
- When was The Aftermath released?
- The Aftermath was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.