After Life (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1998, After Life is a fantasy and drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 118 minutes. “What is the one memory you would take with you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. After Life stars Arata Iura as Takashi Mochizuki, Erika Oda as Shiori Satonaka, Susumu Terajima as Satoru Kawashima and Takashi Naito as Takuro Sugie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, After Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of After Life tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After Life (1998)?
- In US, After Life is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After Life worth watching?
- After Life holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in After Life?
- After Life stars Arata Iura, Erika Oda, Susumu Terajima, Takashi Naito and Kei Tani.
- When was After Life released?
- After Life was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.