Where to watch The Day After (1983) tonight
The Day After (1983) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 472 TMDB members. In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust…
- Runtime
- 2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama
- Released
- December 10, 1983
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 472 votes
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Starring
- Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Day After?
- The Day After is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Day After rated?
- The Day After is rated NR in the US.
- Is The Day After a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Day After?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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