How to watch Aftersun in Australia

In her searingly emotional debut film, Charlotte Wells leaves a remarkable impression in the coming-of-age tale Aftersun, following a father and a daughter’s holiday together. The movie, with its powerful and heartrending portrait of depression, portrays a young man grappling with responsibilities. He struggles to keep things afloat, all while playing the loving and idealistic father. Twenty years later, his daughter looks back to those moments, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.

The National Board of Review named Aftersun one of 2022’s best films with Wells hailed as one of the most promising new voices in British cinema. Here’s how you can watch the film online in Australia.

Aftersun movie plot

Sophie was 11 years old when she went on a holiday with her father Calum at a Turkish resort on the eve of his 31st birthday. During this time, the world of adolescence creeps into Sophie’s mind, being more observant and perceptive than ever. She was becoming her own person.

But beyond her view was her father, weighed down by the conundrums of life. Something’s not going right and he tried to alleviate his worries by reading books on meditation and doing Tai Chi. Beyond her eye, Calum struggles greatly. Despite the heaviness of what he was going through, Sophie’s tender recollections implied that they had an amazing time together.

Twenty years have passed and adult Sophie is a parent herself. She looks back on their vacation, reflecting on their bond and private melancholy. Own memories real and imagined fill the gaps as she wonders what her father must have been going through. Experiencing life long enough, Sophie feels empathy for her father’s sorrows, ones she didn’t really understand when she was a child.

Aftersun received much acclaim upon release, with critics particularly praising Wells’ screenplay and direction that made the Aftersun ending explained profoundly without the need for more words. Lead stars Paul Mescal, who played the father Calum, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Wells also received the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer at the BAFTAs.

Aftersun Australia release date

Aftersun hit Australian theatres last 23 February 2023. After its theatrical run, its streaming premiere has been confirmed to happen on 24 August on BINGE, followed by its debut on Foxtel on 27 August. To know exactly when to watch it, you can check the Aftersun showtimes with Foxtel’s TV guide. Those who have already seen it on the silver screen might want to watch it again to make sense of that beautifully executed Aftersun ending again.

Movie	Run Time	Streaming Services
Aftersun (2022)	1h 36m	Foxtel Now / BINGE

Aftersun trailer

You can watch the Aftersun trailer right here.

What other streaming services are Aftersun on?

The Aftersun review has been overwhelmingly positive. To start streaming, you can access the acclaimed drama on Foxtel’s Movies Premiere channel, as well as on Foxtel Now and BINGE. As of this writing, they’re the only streaming TV platforms confirming the movie’s debut on their platforms. 

Streaming Services	Aftersun (2022)
Foxtel Now	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
BINGE	Yes

How to watch Aftersun on Foxtel Now

Wondering where to watch Aftersun online? The movie is available to stream on Foxtel via the Movies Premiere channel (check Foxtel TV guide for Aftersun showtimes on the platform). You’ll need to sign up for the Movies HD package to access movies channels. With Foxtel’s offers, new customers can also save for up to 12 months.

You can also watch the film in Australia when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You’ll also need to sign up for the Movies Package to access Foxtel’s film channels and watch movies online.

How to watch Aftersun on BINGE

Another option to stream the acclaimed movie is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

How to watch Aftersun with Telstra

Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. 

Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming. You can also enjoy 2 months free BINGE Standard plan when you sign up via Telstra! 

Cast of Aftersun

Aftersun is directed by Charlotte Wells in her debut feature, whose work may be inspired by Margaret Tait’s craft, specifically Blue Black Permanent. Paul Mescal, acclaimed for his performance, headlines this coming-of-age drama, alongside Frankie Corio as his daughter Sophie.

Other movies on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.