4 Years Later, Paul Mescal’s Generational Masterpiece Is Officially Streaming for Free
Paul Mescal’s 2022 film *Aftersun* will be available to stream free on Plex from 1 November 2026. Charlotte Wells’s debut explores a father’s mental distress during a holiday with his 11-year-old daughter, and has drawn acclaim for its restrained portrayal of their relationship.
The film earned $9.7 million worldwide and received several awards nominations, including a Best Actor Oscar nomination for Mescal, though it was not nominated for Best Picture. It was made with a £350,000 National Lottery grant and Scottish Government funding.
In short
- *Aftersun* is free to stream on Plex from 1 November.
- Paul Mescal received an Oscar nomination for the film.
- Charlotte Wells’s debut earned $9.7 million worldwide.
Explained simply
Aftersun is a 2022 drama directed by Charlotte Wells, whose first feature film it was. It follows a father, played by Paul Mescal, and his 11-year-old daughter on holiday, with the story gradually showing signs of the father’s mental distress.
The film focuses on the relationship as the daughter remembers it, using a restrained approach rather than spelling out every detail. Mescal received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, and the film also attracted other awards nominations.
Aftersun earned $9.7 million worldwide and was made with support from a £350,000 National Lottery grant and Scottish Government funding. Its production is one example of public funding supporting a British film.
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