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The Morning After (1986)

★ 5.9R103 minDirector: Sidney Lumet

1986 film by Sidney Lumet

The Morning After is a 1986 American psychological thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, and Raul Julia. It follows a washed-up, alcoholic actress who awakens on Thanksgiving morning beside the dead body of a photographer in his loft, with no memory of the events from the night before. She attempts to uncover the truth of what occurred with the help of a former police officer she encounters while on the run.

Released by 20th Century Fox on Christmas Day 1986, the film received generally favorable reviews. Fonda received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Morning After about?
The Morning After (1986) — Alex Sternberg wakes up with a hangover and no memory of how she ended up in bed with a dead man. She flees, convinced that she has had another blackout and stabbed someone. Her only support, Turner, an ex cop and recovering alcoholic who is unsympathetic to her plight. She could
Is The Morning After based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Morning After scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.