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Synopsis

A gripping psychological drama about a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.

Cast

  • Ayo Edebiri
  • Julia Roberts
  • Andrew Garfield
  • Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Chloë Sevigny
  • Thaddea Graham
  • Bella Glanville
  • Will Price
  • Lio Mehiel
  • Christine Dye
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This critically acclaimed film has divided audiences with its ambitious storytelling and stellar performances, earning widespread award season buzz despite polarizing pacing choices. While viewers consistently praise its originality and intelligent approach, many find themselves wrestling with its deliberately measured tempo that rewards patient viewers.
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Metacritic

50
Aug 29, 2025

After the Hunt has been made with a fair amount of craft and intrigue, but it’s also a weirdly muddled experience — a tale that’s tense and compelling at times, but dotted with contrivances and too many vague unanswered questions. That’s why, in the end, it’s a less than satisfying movie.

Metacritic review by Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
60
Aug 29, 2025

After the Hunt might be confused, and it might even be unsatisfying — but it also refuses to coddle anyone, and that feels like some sort of victory.

Metacritic review by Bilge Ebiri
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine (Vulture)
50
Aug 29, 2025

As riveting as she is, Roberts ultimately is ill-served by a film so studiously cryptic that it ends up just frustrating. To be fair, there are several electric confrontations, distributed evenly enough to ensure that After the Hunt remains absorbing. But even so, this is a date movie to be used in relationship sabotage maneuvers.

Metacritic review by David Rooney
David Rooney
The Hollywood Reporter