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Movie The Rerun: 1990s

The Sweet Hereafter

A big city lawyer arrives in a grieving small town in British Columbia after a school bus accident, hoping to persuade families to join a lawsuit.

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A big city lawyer arrives in a grieving small town in British Columbia after a school bus accident, hoping to persuade families to join a lawsuit.

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Where can I watch The Sweet Hereafter?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Sweet Hereafter in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Sweet Hereafter about?
A big city lawyer arrives in a grieving small town in British Columbia after a school bus accident, hoping to persuade families to join a lawsuit.
Who is in the cast of The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter stars Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Alberta Watson, Bruce Greenwood and Arsinée Khanjian.
Who directed The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter was directed by Atom Egoyan.
When did The Sweet Hereafter come out?
The Sweet Hereafter was released on 1 January 1997.
How long is The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter runs 112 minutes (1 h 52 min).

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