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The Day After (1983): movie guide
The Day After (1983) is a Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie running about 127 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 474 votes. Notable cast includes Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1983-12-10
- Runtime: 127 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1983-12-10
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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.
Cast highlights
The Day After features Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum, John Lithgow, Bibi Besch. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1983-12-10. Runtime: 127 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (474 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Day After?
- The Day After is listed as Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie on TMDB.
- How long is The Day After?
- The Day After runs about 127 minutes.
- Who stars in The Day After?
- Cast highlights include Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum, John Lithgow, Bibi Besch.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Day After?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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