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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto After Hours (1985) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The comedy and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 7.5

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  1. 96match

    1.The Matador (2005)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, The Matador (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.The King of Staten Island (2020)

    ★ 7.0 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, The King of Staten Island (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • YouTube TV
    • USA Network
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    3.The Double (2014)

    ★ 6.5 · Thriller · Drama · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, The Double (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Philo
    • Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    4.11:14 (2004)

    ★ 6.8 · Thriller · Comedy · Crime · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, 11:14 (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    5.Very Bad Things (1998)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Crime · Thriller · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, Very Bad Things (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.Short Cuts (1993)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Comedy · 3h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, Short Cuts (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Shortbus (2006)

    ★ 6.3 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, Shortbus (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Philo
    • Night Flight Plus
    • OVID
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.SLC Punk (1998)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Drama · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, SLC Punk (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.New York Stories (1989)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, New York Stories (1989) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.The Last Word (2017)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If After Hours clicked for you, The Last Word (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Hulu
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after After Hours?
Try The Matador, The King of Staten Island, The Double—each shares DNA with After Hours while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is After Hours?
After Hours (1985) is best described as Comedy, Thriller, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is After Hours worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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