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After the Reality

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
427
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Sarah Chalke and Matthew Morrison in After the Reality (2016)
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A contestant (Matthew Morrison) on a Bachelorette style reality show is thrown into turmoil when the death of his father forces him to quit the series prematurely and reconnect with his estr... Read allA contestant (Matthew Morrison) on a Bachelorette style reality show is thrown into turmoil when the death of his father forces him to quit the series prematurely and reconnect with his estranged sister (Sarah Chalke) at the family cabin.A contestant (Matthew Morrison) on a Bachelorette style reality show is thrown into turmoil when the death of his father forces him to quit the series prematurely and reconnect with his estranged sister (Sarah Chalke) at the family cabin.

  • Director
    • David Anderson
  • Writer
    • David Anderson
  • Stars
    • Matthew Morrison
    • Sarah Chalke
    • Jon Dore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    427
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Anderson
    • Writer
      • David Anderson
    • Stars
      • Matthew Morrison
      • Sarah Chalke
      • Jon Dore
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison
    • Scottie Olson
    Sarah Chalke
    Sarah Chalke
    • Kate
    Jon Dore
    Jon Dore
    • Fitz
    Laura Bell Bundy
    Laura Bell Bundy
    • Kelly
    Juan Pablo Di Pace
    Juan Pablo Di Pace
    • Dunkin
    Isaiah Mustafa
    Isaiah Mustafa
    • Garreth
    Tony Cavalero
    Tony Cavalero
    • Reg
    Aimee Garcia
    Aimee Garcia
    • Crystal
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Doctor
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Bob
    Michael Fairman
    Michael Fairman
    • Elmer Severson
    Katy Jacoby
    Katy Jacoby
    • Producer
    Max Gecowets
    Max Gecowets
    • Rucke
    Nathaniel Fuller
    • Randy Olson
    Floyd Van Buskirk
    Floyd Van Buskirk
    • Restaurant Owner
    Philip Cole
    Philip Cole
    • Young Buck Gene
    • (as Phil Cole)
    Tim Dadabo
    Tim Dadabo
    • Young Bucks Narrator
    • (voice)
    Nicholas Massouh
    Nicholas Massouh
    • Young Buck Leon
    • Director
      • David Anderson
    • Writer
      • David Anderson
    • All cast & crew
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    9susan-23443

    Needed a little more character development but still great

    I think 20 -30 minutes more would have really made this an even stronger movie, giving more background, character development and helping round out the end of the show with a little more clear resolution, as it felt like some pieces were missing. But if was still really good and got me in the gut with regard to grief, broken relationships, and how to move on from our past toward something better. I felt it was really authentic and honest. I really enjoyed it. Some of the scenes were really grounded and felt very real, leaving the viewer time to really feel the emotion of the characters as they tried to find a way forward.
    8hopeamartinez

    Thought provoking

    I am a fan of the two leads of this movie and this seemed like an easy film after I put the kids down to sleep, so a no-brainer....I am so genuinely surprised to be thinking about it days later.It struck a chord with me. It made me really think about real reality and the reality that I am hooked on (embarrassingly). It made me consider parenting and the sibling relationship, it made me think about why we choose our partners and what tools we have available to us in our "emotional" tool belt-sounds heavy but then there are hysterical parts. I really enjoyed it!
    6aristotle7575

    Lacked something, but not sure what...

    I spent a lot of time fast forwarding during this because some parts were just flat and I was expecting something more. Maybe I was expecting a bit more depth from the other characters (the only one who seemed to have it was Kate) and I wanted to see the connection between the reality show and actual reality a bit more clearly. It's as if the movie needed about 10 more minutes for us to have an ah-ha moment. It really just fell flat for me.
    9nickguroff-09618

    Great indy debut with all-star cast

    Was so delighted to stumble upon this heartwarming, yet hilarious, independent film from first-time director David Anderson. I was frankly drawn in by names like Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch, but left excited to see more from Anderson, who demonstrates an intriguing ability to defy genre.
    9scottbc-27922

    Family reawakening

    I was really excited to watch this as I liked some of the cast. So many things made it worth watching and it didn't disappoint. The story was real, awful, fun and poignant, with beautiful photography. I loved it and hated it as I watched brother and sister finally figure it out. I highly recommend it and will watch it again... and again.

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      Having a premier June 5th, 2016 in Cook MN at the Comet theatre near the site of some of the filming
    • Soundtracks
      Helpless Memories
      Written by Doran Danoff

      Performed by Doran Danoff

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reality'den Sonra
    • Filming locations
      • Virginia, Minnesota, USA
    • Production company
      • USofAnderson I
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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