The Day After
1983, English. Directed by Nicholas Meyer.
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In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 472 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Day After
The Day After isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 December 1983.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas MeyerDirector
- Jason RobardsDr. Russell Oakes
- JoBeth WilliamsNurse Nancy Bauer
- Steve GuttenbergStephen Klein
- John CullumJim Dahlberg
- John LithgowJoe Huxley
- Bibi BeschEve Dahlberg
- Lori LethinDenise Dahlberg
- Amy MadiganAlison Ransom
- Jeff EastBruce Gallatin
- Georgann JohnsonHelen Oakes
- William Allen YoungAirman Billy McCoy
- Calvin JungDr. Sam Hachya
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Hume
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The Day After: quick answers
Is The Day After worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 472 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day After?
The Day After runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Day After have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day After. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day After parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Day After is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Day After on?
The Day After isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 December 1983. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day After?
If you liked The Day After, try On the Beach, Meltdown: Days of Destruction, A Wrinkle in Time.
Who directed The Day After?
The Day After (1983) was directed by Nicholas Meyer and stars Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg.