DRAMA . 1997 . 1h 59m . 5.9/10

Afterglow_

"A comedy of tears…"

Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.

Starring Nick Nolte, Julie Christie, Lara Flynn Boyle
Box Office $2.5M
5.9/10
Rating
$2.5M
Box Office
1h 59m
Runtime
1997
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Afterglow poster
A comedy of tears…

Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.

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Cast
Nick Nolte stars as Lucky Mann in Afterglow.
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Year context
Afterglow was released 29 years ago in 1997.
Overview
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exe...
Afterglow is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 59m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.5M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (36 votes)
Box Office
$2,465,960

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Afterglow about?
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.
How long is Afterglow?
Afterglow has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in Afterglow?
The cast of Afterglow includes Nick Nolte, Julie Christie, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Jay Underwood.
How much did Afterglow make at the box office?
Afterglow earned $2,465,960 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Afterglow?
Afterglow has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 36 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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