A respected philosophy professor at an Ivy League school finds herself trapped between trust, reputation, and truth — when a star student accuses a beloved colleague of misconduct, and the ripples threaten to expose a dark secret from her own past. With the stakes high, secrets unravel.

Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Stars: Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chloë Sevigny
Genre: Drama / Thriller / Psychological Drama
Release Year: 2025
IMDb Rating: ~6.0/10 (as of now) IMDb
Streaming / Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios → streaming on Prime Video (from Nov 20, 2025 in US) ComingSoon

Why “After the Hunt” Could Be Worth Your Time

• Powerful performances & strong acting: Julia Roberts as the conflicted professor, Andrew Garfield as the accused colleague, and Ayo Edebiri as the student bring intensity and emotional weight to their roles — the acting grounds the heavy themes in real human pain, doubt and moral struggle. Wikipedia

• Thought‑provoking & morally complex themes: The film doesn’t shy away from hard questions about truth, consent, guilt, institutional power — it forces you to think and feel uncomfortable. primetimer.com

• Atmosphere & directing style: With a tense, brooding vibe and careful direction from Luca Guadagnino, the movie turns academic halls and conversations into a psychological battleground. It’s heavy, but visually and emotionally compelling. Roger Ebert

Maybe Skip If…

• You don’t like slow‑burn dramas with heavy moral/ethical themes and ambiguity.

• You prefer your movies to have clear resolutions and don’t enjoy movies that leave a lot of questions unanswered.

• You’re looking for light entertainment or pure thrill — this one’s more about psychological tension than action.

Bottom line: After the Hunt is not easy watching — it’s messy, complicated, and demands attention. But if you enjoy films that hit hard emotionally, raise tough questions about morality and power, and feature strong acting, this one is worth diving into.