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Afterglow

R1h 54m1997Alan Rudolph
IMDb: 6.0/10Rotten: 77%Metacritic: 68/100
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"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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DepressionMontreal, CanadaPolyamoryUnhappy Marriage

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What is Afterglow (1997) 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.

Who stars in Afterglow?

Afterglow stars Nick Nolte (Lucky Mann), Julie Christie (Phyllis Hart), Lara Flynn Boyle (Marianne Byron), Jonny Lee Miller (Jeffrey Byron III), Jay Underwood (Donald Duncan). The film was directed by Alan Rudolph.

How long is Afterglow?

Afterglow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Afterglow worth watching?

Afterglow holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Drama, Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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