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Next Year
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Dimario, Guto Barra. With Jelani Alladin, Zach Martens, Sherz Aletaha.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Next Year is a haunting drama set in the not so distant dystopian future that unfolds in a fractured America where homosexuality is illegal and surveillance reigns. The story centers on Robert, a grieving father who is navigating life after the loss of his husband and the terrifying state of the country.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTNext Year is a haunting drama set in the not so distant dystopian future that unfolds in a fractured America where homosexuality is illegal and surveillance reigns. Th…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Next Year.
MoviHero lists October 4, 2026 as the release date for Next Year. Peter Dimario, Guto Barra are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Jelani Alladin as Robert, Zach Martens as Max, Sherz Aletaha as Kelly, Chris Hietikko as Government Official (voice).
Release dateOctober 4, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime21m
DirectorsPeter Dimario, Guto Barra
CastJelani Alladin as Robert, Zach Martens as Max, Sherz Aletaha as Kelly, Chris Hietikko as Government Official (voice)
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Is Next Year right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Next Year runs 21m. 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 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, 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 estimate: 7.5/10. Provisional MoviHero estimate based on genre averages from 642 rated movies in our catalog. Small genre samples are pulled toward the catalog average. This is not an audience rating or a review of this movie; its eventual rating may differ substantially.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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