The Day After_
"They told us it would be impossible to make this movie. They told us it would be impossible for you to watch it. We hope nothing is impossible."
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 Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
Starring
Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Day After was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
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...
The Day After is a Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 7m.
CAST (20)
Jason Robards
Dr. Russell Oakes
JoBeth Williams
Nurse Nancy Bauer
Steve Guttenberg
Stephen Klein
John Cullum
Jim Dahlberg
John Lithgow
Joe Huxley
Bibi Besch
Eve Dahlberg
Lori Lethin
Denise Dahlberg
Amy Madigan
Alison Ransom
Jeff East
Bruce Gallatin
Georgann Johnson
Helen Oakes
William Allen Young
Airman Billy McCoy
Calvin Jung
Dr. Sam Hachya
Lin McCarthy
Dr. Austin
Dennis Lipscomb
Reverend Walker
CD
Clayton Day
Dennis Hendry
DS
Doug Scott
Danny Dahlberg
EA
Ellen Anthony
Joleen Dahlberg
KA
Kyle Aletter
Marilyn Oakes
AA
Alston Ahern
Cynthia
WA
William Allyn
Professor
STUDIOS (1)
ABC Circle Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
127 min (2h 7m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (426 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Day After about?
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 Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
How long is The Day After?
The Day After has a runtime of 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Who stars in The Day After?
The cast of The Day After includes Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum, John Lithgow.
What is the rating of The Day After?
The Day After has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 426 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Drama
TV Movie