After Hours (1985)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,690 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1985-10-11
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch After Hours
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.
After Hours parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that After Hours is an R-rated dark comedy-thriller involving suicide, an overdose, theft, and a chaotic night in New York City.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The plot includes mentions of suicide, an overdose, mob violence, and a murder as part of its surreal nighttime chaos.
- Language: Moderate — Strong language is expected given the R rating and gritty urban comedy-thriller tone.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Nightclub and overdose elements indicate depicted drug and alcohol use.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett
- Rosanna Arquette as Marcy
- Verna Bloom as June
- Tommy Chong as Pepe
- Linda Fiorentino as Kiki
- Teri Garr as Julie
- John Heard as Tom the Bartender
- Cheech Marin as Neil
- Catherine O'Hara as Gail
- Dick Miller as Waiter
After Hours FAQ
Is After Hours good?
After Hours has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch After Hours?
In the US you can stream After Hours on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is After Hours OK for kids?
After Hours is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that After Hours is an R-rated dark comedy-thriller involving suicide, an overdose, theft, and a chaotic night in New York City.
What movies are like After Hours?
If you liked After Hours, try Short Cuts, The King of Staten Island, Smoke and Bitter Rice.