After the Axe
1981, English. Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch After the Axe
After the Axe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Free
The Roku ChannelAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Steve Lucas
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked After the Axe
Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
All That Breathes
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life in a Day
2011 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Deliver Us from Evil
2006 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
42 Up
1999 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau
2014 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Mom Jayne
2025 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Seduced and Abandoned
2013 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
After the Axe: quick answers
Is After the Axe worth watching?
After the Axe doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is After the Axe?
After the Axe runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Does After the Axe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for After the Axe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
After the Axe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for After the Axe yet.
Which OTT platform is After the Axe on?
After the Axe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like After the Axe?
If you liked After the Axe, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, All That Breathes.
Who directed After the Axe?
After the Axe (1981) was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and stars Roger Mattiussi, James B. Douglas, Janine Manatis.