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After Hours

United States • English • 1985 • 1h 37m

Director

Martin Scorsese

Drama Comedy Thriller

#1185Criterion Collection View Connections 4.13/5·469.1K ratings·170.4K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.

Diego Calva
Jan 2026
Gints Zilbalodis
Oct 2024

Included in
Odysseys
Position 4
Included in
One Night
Position 7
Included in
New York Stories
Position 39
Included in
September 2021
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorMartin Scorsese

WriterJoseph Minion

CinematographerMichael Ballhaus

ComposerHoward Shore

EditorThelma Schoonmaker

ProducerGriffin Dunne, Robert F. Colesberry, Amy Robinson

Cast

Griffin Dunneas Paul Hackett

Rosanna Arquetteas Marcy

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

After Hours: No ExitSheila O’Malley — Jul 11, 2023
Night and the CitiesJessica Kiang — Apr 29, 2024

After Hours (1985) | Criteria

Kleber Mendonça Filho

Oct 2023

Julio Torres

Jul 2023

as June

Tommy Chongas Pepe

Linda Fiorentinoas Kiki

Teri Garras Julie

John Heardas Tom the Bartender

Cheech Marinas Neil

Catherine O'Haraas Gail

Dick Milleras Waiter

Will Pattonas Horst

Robert Plunketas Street Pickup

Bronson Pinchotas Lloyd

Rocco Sistoas Coffee Shop Cashier

Larry Blockas Taxi Driver

Victor Argoas Diner Cashier

Murray Mostonas Subway Attendant

John P. Codigliaas Transit Cop

Clarke Evansas Neighbor #1

Victor Bumbaloas Neighbor #2