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Critic Savina Petkova
rated 10

Between the bright blues skies and the peachy-pink hues of sun-soaked skin, time allows for so much, that we can almost see moments becoming memories.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Beth Webb
rated 10

Rare and special is a film capable of summoning this much poignancy: a feeling which lingers well beyond the film’s final, achingly moving moments on screen.

Read full review at Empire
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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 9

Few movies have ever ended with a more tempting invitation to do something impossible, but “Aftersun” is so unforgettable because of the agonizing beauty it finds in the futile act of trying.

Read full review at Indie Wire
Critic Richard Whittaker
rated 7

...it's a film that flourishes when attention is paid to details: a bruise, a rug, the hand that holds the camera that catches silly moments together.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Mark Kermode
rated 10

...this beautifully understated yet emotionally riveting coming-of-age drama picks apart themes of love and loss in a manner so dextrous as to seem almost accidental.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jesse Hassenger
rated 8

In its gentle, modest way, Aftersun might well break your heart.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Matt Maytum
rated 10

This is an experience you won’t forget in a hurry.

Read full review at Gamesradar

Cast & Crew

Charlotte Wells
Director
Celia Rowlson-Hall
As Adult Sophie
Paul Mescal
As Calum
Sally Messham
As Belinda
Spike Fearn
As Olly
Brooklyn Toulson
As Michael

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Aftersun is a powerful and emotional journey of self-discovery that follows 11-year-old Sophie as she reflects on a rare and loving vacation she shared with her idealistic father, Calum, twenty years ago. As she looks back on their time together, Sophie begins to see her father in a new light and struggles to reconcile the man she knew with the one she didn't. With a heartrending portrayal of their relationship and a unique and compelling storyline that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of growing up and growing old, Aftersun is a must-see experience that will leave you feeling deeply moved and reflective about your own life and relationships.

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When was Aftersun released for streaming? Toggle content

Aftersun was released for streaming on December 20, 2022.