Before and After (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Before and After is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 108 minutes. “A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Before and After stars Meryl Streep as Dr. Carolyn Ryan, Liam Neeson as Ben Ryan, Edward Furlong as Jacob Ryan and Alfred Molina as Panos Demeris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Before and After has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Before and After page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before and After tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before and After (1996)?
- In US, Before and After is available to 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 Before and After worth watching?
- Before and After holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before and After?
- Before and After stars Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong, Alfred Molina and Julia Weldon.
- When was Before and After released?
- Before and After was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.