After the Rehearsal (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, After the Rehearsal is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Rational, exacting, and self-controlled theater director, Henrik Vogler, often stays after rehearsal to think and plan. On this day, Anna comes back, ostensibly looking for a bracelet. She is the lead in his new production of Strindberg's A Dream Play. She talks of her hatred for her mother, now dead, an alcoholic actress, who was Vogler's star and lover.
Who’s in it. After the Rehearsal stars Erland Josephson as Henrik Vogler (older), Ingrid Thulin as Rakel Egerman, Lena Olin as Anna Egerman (older) and Nadja Palmstjerna-Weiss as Anna Egerman (younger), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, After the Rehearsal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Rehearsal page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Rehearsal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Rehearsal (1984)?
- In US, After the Rehearsal is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After the Rehearsal worth watching?
- After the Rehearsal holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Rehearsal?
- After the Rehearsal stars Erland Josephson, Ingrid Thulin, Lena Olin, Nadja Palmstjerna-Weiss and Bertil Guve.