Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino returns with After the Hunt, a taut and compelling psychological drama headlined by a stellar cast. With powerhouse performances from Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts, Golden Globe® Award winner Ayo Edebiri, and Academy Award® nominee Andrew Garfield, the film explores the tension between truth and loyalty in an academic setting.
A Tense Academic Thriller
Set in the intense world of higher education, After the Hunt follows college professor Ruth Taylor (Roberts), whose career and conscience are thrown into turmoil when a gifted student (Edebiri) accuses a respected colleague (Garfield) of misconduct. As campus tensions rise, Ruth must confront a hidden secret from her own past—one that could dismantle everything she’s built.
Directed with Guadagnino’s signature nuance and visual elegance, the story unfolds with gripping psychological layers, making After the Hunt a must-see drama for 2024.
Key Details About After the Hunt:
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Director: Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All)
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Screenwriter: Nora Garrett
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Main Cast:
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Julia Roberts as Professor Ruth Taylor
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Ayo Edebiri as the determined student
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Andrew Garfield as the accused professor
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Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny in supporting roles
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Genre: Psychological Thriller
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Rating: R (for language and some sexual content)
Release Schedule:
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In Theaters (NY & LA): October 10
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Nationwide Expansion: October 17
Why It Matters
In a cultural moment that values accountability and introspection, After the Hunt offers a gripping look at the moral complexities of institutional power, memory, and redemption. Julia Roberts delivers a layered performance as a woman at the edge of revelation, while Ayo Edebiri’s role marks a bold shift into dramatic territory.
Behind the Scenes Excellence:
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Produced by: Brian Grazer, Luca Guadagnino, Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum
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Executive Producers: Karen Lunder, Justin Wilkes, Alice Dawson, and Nora Garrett
This film is poised to be a significant awards contender and a poignant conversation starter.
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After the Hunt challenges audiences to confront hidden truths—and themselves. Don’t miss it this October.
Report Lela Christine
