After Life
1999, Japanese. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
What is the one memory you would take with you?
On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch After Life
After Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Hirokazu Kore-edaDirector
- Arata IuraTakashi Mochizuki
- Erika OdaShiori Satonaka
- Susumu TerajimaSatoru Kawashima
- Takashi NaitoTakuro Sugie
- Kei TaniKennosuke Nakamura
- Kyōko KagawaKyoko Watanabe
- Tōru YuriGisuke Shoda
- Yusuke IseyaYusuke Iseya
- Sayaka YoshinoKana Yoshino
- Kazuko ShirakawaNobuko Amano
- Kotaro ShigaKenji Yamamoto
- Hisako HaraKiyo Nishimura
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1999
- Original title
- ワンダフルライフ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
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After Life: quick answers
Is After Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is After Life?
After Life runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does After Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for After Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
After Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
After Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is After Life on?
After Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like After Life?
If you liked After Life, try Steven Universe: The Movie, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, The Tree of Life.
Who directed After Life?
After Life (1999) was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima.