The Sweet Hereafter
1997, English. Directed by Atom Egoyan.
There is no such thing as the simple truth.
A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 445 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sweet Hereafter
The Sweet Hereafter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Atom EgoyanDirector
- Ian HolmMitchell Stephens
- Sarah PolleyNicole Burnell
- Tom McCamusSam Burnell
- Gabrielle RoseDolores Driscoll
- Alberta WatsonRisa Walker
- Caerthan BanksZoe Stephens
- Maury ChaykinWendell Walker
- Stephanie MorgensternAllison
- Bruce GreenwoodBilly Ansel
- Arsinée KhanjianWanda Otto
- Earl PastkoHartley Otto
- Simon BakerBear
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1997
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Atom Egoyan
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $8M
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What The Sweet Hereafter is based on
The Sweet Hereafter is based on The Sweet Hereafter, a 1991 novel by Russell Banks, published by HarperCollins.
Novel · 1991
The Sweet Hereafter
By Russell Banks
Published by HarperCollins
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The Sweet Hereafter: quick answers
Is The Sweet Hereafter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 445 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Sweet Hereafter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sweet Hereafter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sweet Hereafter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sweet Hereafter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sweet Hereafter on?
The Sweet Hereafter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sweet Hereafter?
If you liked The Sweet Hereafter, try The Rainmaker, The Children Act, All Together Now.
Who directed The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter (1997) was directed by Atom Egoyan and stars Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus.
What is The Sweet Hereafter based on?
The Sweet Hereafter is based on The Sweet Hereafter, a 1991 novel by Russell Banks, published by HarperCollins.