The Sweet Hereafter_
"There is no such thing as the simple truth."
A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.
Starring
Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus
Box Office
$8.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Sweet Hereafter earned $8.0M worldwide on a $5.0M budget — a 59% return on investment.
Year context
The Sweet Hereafter was released 29 years ago in 1997.
The Sweet Hereafter is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (20)
Ian Holm
Mitchell Stephens
Sarah Polley
Nicole Burnell
Tom McCamus
Sam Burnell
Gabrielle Rose
Dolores Driscoll
Alberta Watson
Risa Walker
CB
Caerthan Banks
Zoe Stephens
Maury Chaykin
Wendell Walker
Stephanie Morgenstern
Allison
Bruce Greenwood
Billy Ansel
Arsinée Khanjian
Wanda Otto
Earl Pastko
Hartley Otto
Simon Baker
Bear
KK
Kirsten Kieferle
Stewardess
David Hemblen
Abbott Driscoll
Sarah Rosen Fruitman
Jessica Ansel
Marc Donato
Mason Ansel
DF
Devon Finn
Sean Walker
FK
Fides Krucker
Klara Stephens
MS
Magdalena Sokolowski
Young Zoe
JD
James D. Watts
Young Mitchell
BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
$8.0M
Revenue
+59%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Ego Film Arts
Alliance Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (419 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$7,951,247
Profit
+$2,951,247
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sweet Hereafter about?
A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.
How long is The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in The Sweet Hereafter?
The cast of The Sweet Hereafter includes Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Tom McCamus, Gabrielle Rose, Alberta Watson.
How much did The Sweet Hereafter make at the box office?
The Sweet Hereafter earned $7,951,247 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,000,000.
What is the rating of The Sweet Hereafter?
The Sweet Hereafter has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 419 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama