If you loved
After
Jenny Gage · Film · 2019
If After hooked you with the volatile friction between polar opposites, these stories capture that same intoxicating, transformative intensity.
Books on the same thread
Love Story
Erich Segal · Book · 1970
Much like the class-defying bond in After, this classic explores how two people from vastly different worlds collide and fundamentally alter the trajectory of each other's lives through sacrifice.
Fifty Shades Trilogy (Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades Freed)
E L James · Book · 2012
If you were drawn to the power imbalance and brooding intensity of Hardin in After, you will recognize that same dynamic as Anastasia navigates an enigmatic, controlling new world.
November 9: A Novel
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
This narrative mirrors the fated, life-altering connection of After, focusing on how a singular, intense relationship can force characters to confront their deepest secrets and personal growth.
Ugly Love
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2014
Fans of the emotional turbulence in After will connect with this story, which examines how two people initially at odds must navigate grief and trauma to find healing together.
Series on the same thread
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
Series · 2024
This series captures the forbidden, high-stakes atmosphere of After, where an arrogant, wealthy rebel and a studious girl are forced together by an explosive secret that changes everything.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
While softer than After, this series mirrors the journey of self-discovery and the life-changing nature of a first love that forces you to reevaluate your entire identity.
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
This story echoes the forced proximity of After, using a high-stakes, transactional arrangement to push two enemies into a vulnerable relationship that challenges their existing life goals.
Horimiya
Series · 2021
Like Tessa and Hardin in After, these characters hide their true selves behind facades, finding that an unexpected connection is the only thing that allows them to be authentic.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Conways
Podcast
If you enjoy the real-world relationship progression seen in After, this podcast offers a candid look at the evolving dynamics and humorous realities of a couple's shared journey.
Insta Love
Podcast
This podcast taps into the college-age romantic tension found in After, focusing on the messy, complex navigation of past relationships and the drama inherent in competitive, modern romance.
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Common questions
Is After about a college student?
Yes, After follows Tessa Young as she enters her first semester of college. The film explores how her life changes when she meets a mysterious and brooding rebel named Hardin Scott, which causes her to question her previous goals and her identity.
What is the premise of the movie After?
After centers on Tessa Young, a dedicated student and loyal girlfriend who lives a guarded life. Her world opens up when she encounters Hardin Scott, a rebel who challenges her perspective on herself and what she wants out of her life during her first semester.
Who does Tessa Young meet in After?
In the movie After, Tessa Young meets Hardin Scott. He is described as a mysterious and brooding rebel whose presence makes Tessa question everything she thought she knew about herself and her desires as she begins her college education.
Does Tessa Young change in After?
Yes, Tessa Young undergoes significant change in After. As a dedicated student and dutiful daughter, she begins the film with a guarded worldview. Meeting Hardin Scott forces her to question her existing beliefs and reconsider what she truly wants out of her life.