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The Day After (1983)

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★ 6.8/10 TMDBNR2h 7mScience FictionDramaTV Movie
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Overview

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 into the horrors of nuclear winter.

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The Day After Cast

  • Jason Robards

    Jason Robards

    as Dr. Russell Oakes

  • JoBeth Williams

    JoBeth Williams

    as Nurse Nancy Bauer

  • Steve Guttenberg

    Steve Guttenberg

    as Stephen Klein

  • John Cullum

    John Cullum

    as Jim Dahlberg

  • John Lithgow

    John Lithgow

    as Joe Huxley

  • Bibi Besch

    Bibi Besch

    as Eve Dahlberg

  • Lori Lethin

    Lori Lethin

    as Denise Dahlberg

  • Amy Madigan

    Amy Madigan

    as Alison Ransom

  • Jeff East

    Jeff East

    as Bruce Gallatin

  • Georgann Johnson

    Georgann Johnson

    as Helen Oakes

  • William Allen Young

    William Allen Young

    as Airman Billy McCoy

  • Calvin Jung

    Calvin Jung

    as Dr. Sam Hachya

The Day After: Quick Answers

Where can I watch The Day After?

The Day After is not on streaming services in the US yet.

When was The Day After released?

The Day After came out on December 10, 1983.

Is The Day After worth watching?

The Day After holds a 6.8/10 average from 469 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The Day After?

The Day After runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).

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