Aftersun (2022)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,762 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama

Released: 2022-10-21

Runtime: 101 minutes

Where to watch Aftersun

  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories fill the gaps between camcorder footages as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the troubled man she didn't.

Aftersun parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Aftersun is a quiet, R-rated drama about a father-daughter vacation shadowed by depression.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A brief first-kiss teen moment and mild suggestive content occur.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some adult drinking is depicted during the vacation.

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

Charlotte Wells

Cast

  • Paul Mescal as Calum
  • Frankie Corio as Sophie
  • Brooklyn Toulson as Michael
  • Celia Rowlson-Hall as Adult Sophie
  • Sally Messham as Belinda
  • Ayşe Parlak as Teen Girl 1
  • Sophia Lamanova as Teen Girl 2
  • Spike Fearn as Olly
  • Harry Perdios as Toby
  • Frank Corio as Ocean Park Father

Aftersun FAQ

Is Aftersun good?

Aftersun has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,762 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Aftersun?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Aftersun OK for kids?

Aftersun is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Aftersun is a quiet, R-rated drama about a father-daughter vacation shadowed by depression.

What movies are like Aftersun?

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