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How to watch the “After” movies in order, including the controversial fifth film
May 17, 2025
Looking for a new romance to stream? Perhaps you've heard about the After movies, but don't know the best place to start. Don't worry, Entertainment Weekly is here to guide you through Hardin and Tessa's love story so you can find out what all the fuss is about.
The series centers on Tessa Young (Josephine Langford), who meets enigmatic bad boy Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) at college. Their tumultuous relationship unfolds across five films as their personal differences, family drama, and professional ambitions create obstacles to their happily ever after.
The After franchise is adapted from author Anna Todd's novels, which were initially based on her One Direction-inspired fan fiction. But don't worry, other than the tattoos and British accent, Hardin and Harry Styles have very little in common.
Read on for a guide to watching the After movies in order, plus details about the numerous behind-the-scenes switch-ups.
After (2019)
The first After movie feels the most like a typical teen romance film. Tessa is a quintessential Midwestern high school bookworm who dreams of working for a famous publishing house. She loves her family, she loves her boyfriend… and then goes to college and meets Hardin Scott, the infamous bad boy on campus.
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