The Sweet Hereafter 1997
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SplatA small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.
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cast
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as Mitchell Stephens
as Nicole Burnell
as Sam Burnell
as Dolores Driscoll
as Risa Walker
as Zoe Stephens
as Wendell Walker
as Allison
as Billy Ansel
as Wanda Otto
Director:
Writer:
Atom Egoyan, Allen Bell, Russell Banks
Stars:
Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus, Gabrielle Rose, Alberta Watson, Caerthan Banks, Maury Chaykin, Stephanie Morgenstern, Bruce Greenwood, Arsinée Khanjian,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Sweet Hereafter
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mitchell Stephens
as Nicole Burnell
as Sam Burnell
as Dolores Driscoll
as Risa Walker
as Zoe Stephens
as Wendell Walker
as Allison
as Billy Ansel
as Wanda Otto
as Hartley Otto
as Bear
as Stewardess
as Abbott Driscoll
as Jessica Ansel
as Mason Ansel
as Sean Walker
as Klara Stephens
as Young Zoe
as Young Mitchell
as Mary Burnell
as Jenny
as Schwartz
as Dr. Robeson
as Live Band Harmonium Player (uncredited)
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