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The Sweet Hereafter

6.919971h 52mRMovieDrama

A 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…

DirectorAtom Egoyan
WriterAtom Egoyan
ProducersCamelia Frieberg·Atom Egoyan

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Atom Egoyan

IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Mitchell Stephens
SPSarah Polley
Sarah Polley
Nicole Burnell
TMTom McCamus
Tom McCamus
Sam Burnell
GRGabrielle Rose
Gabrielle Rose
Dolores Driscoll
AWAlberta Watson
Alberta Watson
Risa Walker
CB
Caerthan Banks
Zoe Stephens
MCMaury Chaykin
Maury Chaykin
Wendell Walker
SMStephanie Morgenstern
Stephanie Morgenstern
Allison
BGBruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood
Billy Ansel
AKArsinée Khanjian
Arsinée Khanjian
Wanda Otto
EPEarl Pastko
Earl Pastko
Hartley Otto
SBSimon Baker
Simon Baker
Bear

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The Sweet Hereafter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sweet Hereafter?

The Sweet Hereafter is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sweet Hereafter on Netflix?

No, The Sweet Hereafter is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Sweet Hereafter on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sweet Hereafter isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Sweet Hereafter for free?

The Sweet Hereafter is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Sweet Hereafter based on a true story?

Yes — The Sweet Hereafter is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).