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Before and After (1996)

★ 6.1PG-13103 minDirector: Barbet Schroeder

1996 American film

Before and After is a 1996 American crime drama film based on Rosellen Brown's 1992 novel about two parents who must deal with the after effects when their son is accused of murder. The movie was directed by Barbet Schroeder and starred Meryl Streep as Dr. Carolyn Ryan, Liam Neeson as Ben Ryan, Edward Furlong as Jacob Ryan, and Julia Weldon as Judith Ryan (who also narrated the movie). Alfred Molina, John Heard, and Alison Folland appear in supporting roles.

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What is Before and After about?
Before and After (1996) — When teenage son Jacob is being accused of murdering his girlfriend, the well-respected and close-knit Ryan family is in turmoil. Jacob flees, father Ben destroys possible evidence, the village community turns hostile and mother Carolyn is forced to temporarily close her doctor's
Is Before and After based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Before and After scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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