After Words

Released Aug 21, 2015

1h 31m

Romance

Drama

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Faced with a midlife crisis, a woman (Marcia Gay Harden) travels to Costa Rica and meets a younger man (Óscar Jaenada) who shows her adventure and romance.

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Delightful. But just because I loved it, don't take that as an indication of it's ending - a good story can lead to many destinations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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troy k

A higher quality version of a Lifetime movie, not horrible, but nothing exciting either.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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diane h

Kind of schmaltzy, but I got a little teary-eyed in spite of myself.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Costa Rica was a beautiful setting to end her life, but ex-librarian Jane didn't count on it waking up her dead soul. This is a bit slow and completely predictable with a sweet ending so not an overall waste of time.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Very enjoyable/sweet film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Marcia Gay Harden was excellent in this. Lovely movie with a good message at the end of the film. Nice scenery. Funny. Pura Vida!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Juan Feldman

Director

Marcia Gay Harden

Jane

Óscar Jaenada

Juan

Jenna Ortega

Anna

Ron Canada

Nelson

Jackie Torres

Carmen

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Harden's role in this groan-worthy dramedy is so dreary and ill-conceived that even her formidable talents can't bring it to life.

Aug 20, 2015

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

A romance novel of a movie featuring the world's most stereotypical librarian.

Aug 20, 2015

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Predictable but never coy about it, After Words speaks to the fateful connection that sometimes occurs between two people under the most improbable circumstances.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 20, 2015

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Marcia Gay Harden is wonderful in a role that shows what can happen to loneliness clouded in despair when one finds that love and joy are always just a stones throw away. Beautifully acting couple with desire to book a trip to Costa Rica like yesterday

Nov 3, 2020

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

"After Words" is a showcase for the unique talents of Marcia Gay Harden.

Rated: 6/10

Aug 24, 2015

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Harvey S. Karten

Compuserve

Depressed woman finds love with her tour guide in Costa Rica. Who wouldn't?

Rated: B+

Aug 17, 2015

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Synopsis

Faced with a midlife crisis, a woman (Marcia Gay Harden) travels to Costa Rica and meets a younger man (Óscar Jaenada) who shows her adventure and romance.

Director: Juan Feldman
Screenwriter: Joel Silverman
Distributor: Level 33 Entertainment
Production Co: Mano a Mano Films, Classic Films
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 31m

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