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The Day After

6.819832h 7mNRMovieScience FictionDramaTV Movie

In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise…

DirectorNicholas Meyer
WriterEdward Hume
ProducerRobert Papazian

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 19 other countries

The Day After isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso and 15 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nicholas Meyer

JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Dr. Russell Oakes
JWJoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
Nurse Nancy Bauer
SGSteve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg
Stephen Klein
JCJohn Cullum
John Cullum
Jim Dahlberg
JLJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow
Joe Huxley
BBBibi Besch
Bibi Besch
Eve Dahlberg
LLLori Lethin
Lori Lethin
Denise Dahlberg
AMAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan
Alison Ransom
JEJeff East
Jeff East
Bruce Gallatin
GJGeorgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson
Helen Oakes
WYWilliam Allen Young
William Allen Young
Airman Billy McCoy
CJCalvin Jung
Calvin Jung
Dr. Sam Hachya

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The Day After — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Day After?

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Is The Day After on Netflix?

No, The Day After is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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