The Sweet Hereafter
"There is no such thing as the simple truth."
Originally released in 1997. The Sweet Hereafter is a drama film. directed by Atom Egoyan.
Starring Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, and Tom McCamus
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (415 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian Holm
as Mitchell Stephens
Sarah Polley
as Nicole Burnell
Tom McCamus
as Sam Burnell
Gabrielle Rose
as Dolores Driscoll
Alberta Watson
as Risa Walker
Caerthan Banks
as Zoe Stephens
Maury Chaykin
as Wendell Walker
Stephanie Morgenstern
as Allison
Bruce Greenwood
as Billy Ansel
Arsinée Khanjian
as Wanda Otto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,951,247
Production Companies
- Ego Film Arts
- Alliance Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sweet Hereafter about?
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 p...
Who directed The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter was directed by Atom Egoyan.
How long is The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Sweet Hereafter released?
The Sweet Hereafter was released on September 25, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sweet Hereafter?
The main cast of The Sweet Hereafter includes Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus, Gabrielle Rose, Alberta Watson.
Is The Sweet Hereafter worth watching?
The Sweet Hereafter has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 415 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.