After (2019)
A dutiful student's world cracks open when a mysterious rebel forces her to question everything.
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.
How intense is After?
After has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What After feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholyearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightFull attention
Where to stream After
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is After for you?
Is After scary?
No. After is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is After gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is After sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is After OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is After?
After runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream After?
After is streaming on Netflix.
Does After have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
More like After
Matched on genre, tone, intensity and pace, not just keywords.
Five Feet Apart (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredTwo young cystic fibrosis patients find their connection tested by the very distance that keeps them safe.
Gabriel's Inferno: Part II (2020)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA professor's belated realization about a student's true identity sparks a melancholy, intimate pursuit of lost romance.
Brokeback Mountain (2005)No gore · emotionally devastating · measuredTwo cowboys in 1960s Wyoming forge an intimate, enduring connection that complicates their lives with melancholy.
Before Sunrise (1995)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredTwo strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.
Before Sunset (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredTwo souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.
Me Before You (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measuredA spirited caregiver tries to show a despondent banker that life is worth living, finding unexpected romance.
Life in a Year (2020)No gore · emotionally devastating · measuredA devoted teenager races against time to give his girlfriend a lifetime of experiences in her final year.
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA photographer's brief visit ignites a passionate, intimate connection that reshapes a housewife's quiet life.
Find After in
Want five more like After?
Tell CouchRot the mood. It picks from what you can actually stream and learns from every rating.
Get CouchRot, it's freeThis product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Intensity, tone and pace tags are CouchRot's own.