Is After appropriate for children?

# After - Parental Guide "After" is a romance drama following a college student's relationship with a mysterious boy. While rated PG-13 with mild language and mild scares, the film contains strong sexual content that pushes boundaries for younger children. Best suited for mature teens 15+.

What age is After suitable for?

Our verdict for After is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is After safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2019

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Romance, Drama

Synopsis

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.

Cast

Josephine Langford

Tessa Young

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Hardin Scott

Shane Paul McGhie

Landon Gibson

Khadijha Red Thunder

Steph Jones

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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