After We Fell (2021)

Kernel Score: 78% · 2,704 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Romance, Drama

Released: 2021-09-01

Runtime: 99 minutes

Is After We Fell worth watching?

Depends on your taste. The third chapter of the After series piles on family secrets and relationship drama. Fans of the books will get what they came for, but newcomers will be lost and the plotting is messy.

Watch it if you

  • already followed the first two films
  • enjoy melodramatic young-adult romance
  • want a quick, easy-to-watch love story

Skip it if you

  • haven't seen the earlier films
  • dislike toxic, on-off couples

Best for: Easy romance night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch After We Fell

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Rent: Apple TV
  • Buy: Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Just as Tessa's life begins to become unglued, nothing is what she thought it would be. Not her friends nor her family. The only person that she should be able to rely on is Hardin, who is furious when he discovers the massive secret that she's been keeping. Before Tessa makes the biggest decision of her life, everything changes because of revelations about her family.

After We Fell parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated romance drama centers on a turbulent, secret-laden young relationship and is aimed squarely at adult viewers.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — As an R-rated entry in a romance franchise built around a passionate young couple, sexual content and intimacy are a central, recurring focus.
  • Language: Moderate — The R rating and the emotionally volatile, conflict-driven relationship point to frequent strong language.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like After We Fell

If you liked After We Fell, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • After We Collided (2020) — 81%: The direct previous chapter in the same toxic-romance saga.
  • After (2019) — 78%: The series opener that sets up these same two leads.
  • Your Fault: London (2026) — 84%: Another steamy, book-based romance sequel with a similar young audience.
  • My Fault: London (2025) — 83%: Book-based romance sequel with the same intense, melodramatic feel.
  • The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) — 85%: Light teenage-romance sequel for the same crowd.
  • The Kissing Booth (2018) — 80%: Breezy teen romance with a similar fan base.

Director

Castille Landon

Cast

  • Josephine Langford as Tessa Young
  • Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott
  • Carter Jenkins as Robert Freeman
  • Louise Lombard as Trish Daniels
  • Chance Perdomo as Landon Gibson
  • Rob Estes as Ken Scott
  • Arielle Kebbel as Kimberly "Kim" Vance
  • Stephen Moyer as Christian Vance
  • Mira Sorvino as Carol Young
  • Frances Turner as Karen Scott

After We Fell FAQ

Is After We Fell worth watching?

Depends on your taste. The third chapter of the After series piles on family secrets and relationship drama. Fans of the books will get what they came for, but newcomers will be lost and the plotting is messy.

Where can I watch After We Fell?

In the US you can stream After We Fell on Netflix and rent it from Apple TV.

Is After We Fell OK for kids?

After We Fell is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated romance drama centers on a turbulent, secret-laden young relationship and is aimed squarely at adult viewers.

What movies are like After We Fell?

If you liked After We Fell, try After We Collided, After, Your Fault: London and My Fault: London.