Paul Mescal’s Generational Masterpiece Hits Plex Free 4 Years Later, Officially Streaming November 1
A father and daughter’s trip
Aftersun was the feature directorial debut of Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells, who loosely drew on her own experience. Mescal plays Calum Patterson, a young father struggling with severe mental unrest while vacationing with his 11-year-old daughter, Sophie, played by Frankie Corio.
The film presents their time together as a quietly devastating story. Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe and Noah Jupe are also named among the cast of Hamnet in the reporting, not Aftersun.
Recognition and box office
Aftersun received a Best Actor nomination for Mescal at the Academy Awards, but it did not receive a Best Picture nomination. The film’s worldwide box office total was $9.7 million.
Its production was supported by a £350,000 National Lottery grant and Scottish Government funding. The reporting describes the film as exceeding expectations and receiving numerous awards-season nominations, without specifying their full number.
Free streaming begins November 1
Plex will make Aftersun available to stream for free beginning November 1. The film’s four-year journey from its release to the announced streaming date is reflected in the headline, though no release year is specified in the reporting.
The story also discusses Hamnet, another drama starring Mescal, and says Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards. It reports Hamnet earned $107 million worldwide; these details are separate from Aftersun’s streaming announcement.
Key points
- Aftersun will stream for free on Plex starting November 1.
- Paul Mescal stars as Calum, a father on vacation with his 11-year-old daughter.
- Mescal received a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for Aftersun.
- The film earned $9.7 million worldwide and had support from public funding.