After Hours (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1985, After Hours is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 97 minutes. “When it's after midnight in New York City, you don't have to look for love, laughter and trouble. They'll all find you!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho whom he met that evening at a coffee shop.

Who’s in it. After Hours stars Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, Rosanna Arquette as Marcy, Verna Bloom as June and Tommy Chong as Pepe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, After Hours has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 After Hours page.

If you liked it. Fans of After Hours tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch After Hours (1985)?
In US, After Hours is available to stream on Criterion 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 After Hours worth watching?
After Hours holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in After Hours?
After Hours stars Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Tommy Chong and Linda Fiorentino.
When was After Hours released?
After Hours was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.