The Day After (1983)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Day After
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | ARD Plus, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Day After in 15 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Day After about?
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. The Day After is a Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 1983-12-10, runtime 127 minutes.
Is The Day After worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Day After 6.8 out of 10 from 472 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Day After?
In Germany, The Day After streams on ARD Plus and Magenta TV+ and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Nicholas Meyer
Cast
- Jason Robards as Dr. Russell Oakes
- JoBeth Williams as Nurse Nancy Bauer
- Steve Guttenberg as Stephen Klein
- John Cullum as Jim Dahlberg
- John Lithgow as Joe Huxley
- Bibi Besch as Eve Dahlberg
- Lori Lethin as Denise Dahlberg
- Amy Madigan as Alison Ransom
- Jeff East as Bruce Gallatin
- Georgann Johnson as Helen Oakes
- William Allen Young as Airman Billy McCoy
- Calvin Jung as Dr. Sam Hachya
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Sources
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