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After the Dark

2013 · 1h 47m · Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Fantasy

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by John Huddles. With James D'Arcy, Sophie Lowe, Rhys Wakefield.

6.0/10

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.

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6.0/10

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YOUR WATCHLISTAt an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter undergroun…

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RELEASE SNAPSHOT

Release snapshot for After the Dark.

MoviHero lists July 6, 2013 as the release date for After the Dark. John Huddles is the listed director. The listed cast includes James D'Arcy as Eric Zimit, Sophie Lowe as Petra, Rhys Wakefield as James, Bonnie Wright as Georgina. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.

Release dateJuly 6, 2013

GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Fantasy

Runtime1h 47m

DirectorJohn Huddles

CastJames D'Arcy as Eric Zimit, Sophie Lowe as Petra, Rhys Wakefield as James, Bonnie Wright as Georgina

TrailerAvailable on this page

Images5 stills

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Is After the Dark right for tonight?

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How much time should I set aside?

After the Dark runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

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MOVIE RATING

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MoviHero Rating: 6.0/10 from 758 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Pacing5/10

Emotional Impact5/10

Mind-Bending5/10

Scary2/10

Violence4/10

Rewatchability5/10

Attention Required6/10

VIEWER REVIEWS

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Viewer reaction1/10

“I've watched a lot of dumb movies, but never had I seen one that defends the notion of 'ignorance is bliss' as zealously as After…”

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

John Huddles portrait

John HuddlesDirector

James D'Arcy portrait

James D'ArcyEric Zimit

Sophie Lowe portrait

Sophie LowePetra

Rhys Wakefield portrait

Rhys WakefieldJames

Bonnie Wright portrait

Bonnie WrightGeorgina

Daryl Sabara portrait

Daryl SabaraChips

Abhi Sinha portrait

Abhi SinhaKavi

Freddie Stroma portrait

Freddie StromaJack

Katie Findlay portrait

Katie FindlayBonnie

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherEric ZimitEric Zimit in After the Dark (2013), played by James D'Arcy.Open character guide otherPetraPetra in After the Dark (2013), played by Sophie Lowe.Open character guide otherJamesJames in After the Dark (2013), played by Rhys Wakefield.Open character guide