Aftersun (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2022, Aftersun is a drama film directed by Charlotte Wells, running about 102 minutes. “Memory burns.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.
Who’s in it. Aftersun stars Paul Mescal as Calum, Francesca Corio as Sophie, Celia Rowlson-Hall as Adult Sophie and Sally Messham as Belinda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Aftersun sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Aftersun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aftersun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aftersun (2022)?
- In US, Aftersun is available to 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 Aftersun worth watching?
- Aftersun holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aftersun?
- Aftersun stars Paul Mescal, Francesca Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall, Sally Messham and Ayse Parlak.
- When was Aftersun released?
- Aftersun was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.