The Morning After
"Last night she drank to forget. Today she woke up to a murder. Is he her last hope or the last man she should trust?"
Originally released in 1986. The Morning After is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, and Raúl Juliá
Synopsis
Failed actress Alex Sternbergen wakes up hungover one morning in an apartment she does not recognize, unable to remember the previous evening -- and with a dead body in bed next to her. As she tries to piece together the events of the night, Alex cannot totally rely on friends or her estranged husband, Joaquin, for assistance. Only a single ally, loner ex-policeman Turner Kendall, can help her escape her predicament and find the true killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (128 votes)
Box Office
$25.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jane Fonda
as Alexandra Sternbergen
Jeff Bridges
as Turner Kendall
Raúl Juliá
as Joaquin "Jackie" Manero
Diane Salinger
as Isabel Harding
Richard Foronjy
as Sergeant Greenbaum
Geoffrey Scott
as Bobby Korshack
James "Gypsy" Haake
as Frankie
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Red
Don Hood
as Hurley
Bruce Vilanch
as Bartender
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $25,147,055
Production Companies
- American Filmworks
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Morning After about?
Failed actress Alex Sternbergen wakes up hungover one morning in an apartment she does not recognize, unable to remember the previous evening -- and with a dead body in bed next to her. As she trie...
Who directed The Morning After?
The Morning After was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is The Morning After?
The Morning After has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Morning After released?
The Morning After was released on December 25, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Morning After?
The main cast of The Morning After includes Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Raúl Juliá, Diane Salinger, Richard Foronjy.
Is The Morning After worth watching?
The Morning After has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.