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The Sweet Hereafter

“There is no such thing as the simple truth.”

★ 6.9(431)19971h 52m

The Sweet Hereafter is streaming on Curzon Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema and YouTube. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Atom Egoyan
Release date: 1997-09-25
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $7,951,247
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Ego Film Arts

The Sweet Hereafter — trailer

About The Sweet Hereafter

The Sweet Hereafter is a 1997 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Atom Egoyan, starring Ian Holm, Sarah Polley and Tom McCamus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 431 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sweet Hereafter in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.

Cast

Ian Holm

Mitchell Stephens

Sarah Polley

Nicole Burnell

Tom McCamus

Sam Burnell

Gabrielle Rose

Dolores Driscoll

Alberta Watson

Risa Walker

Caerthan Banks

Zoe Stephens

Maury Chaykin

Wendell Walker

Stephanie Morgenstern

Allison

Bruce Greenwood

Billy Ansel

Arsinée Khanjian

Wanda Otto

Earl Pastko

Hartley Otto

Simon Baker

Bear

Themes & keywords

small towncanadabased on novel or booksufferingvillageparalysisbased on true storytragedylawyercar accidentschool busbritish columbia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sweet Hereafter in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Sweet Hereafter on Curzon Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema and YouTube.

Is The Sweet Hereafter on Netflix?+

The Sweet Hereafter is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel.

How long is The Sweet Hereafter?+

The Sweet Hereafter has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Sweet Hereafter?+

The Sweet Hereafter stars Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus, Gabrielle Rose and Alberta Watson.

When did The Sweet Hereafter come out?+

The Sweet Hereafter is a 1997 movie directed by Atom Egoyan.

What genre is The Sweet Hereafter?+

The Sweet Hereafter is Drama film.

Who directed The Sweet Hereafter?+

The Sweet Hereafter was directed by Atom Egoyan.