---
title: "Life After Beth"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/life-after-beth-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 244566
imdb_id: "tt2581244"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 746
content_rating: "R"
---

# Life After Beth (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/life-after-beth-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Life After Beth is a 2014 American zombie comedy film written and directed by Jeff Baena. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser, Matthew Gray Gubler, and John C. Reilly, running for 1 hour and 29 minutes with an R rating. The story follows Zach, who is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend Beth, only to get a second chance at love when she mysteriously returns and turns his world upside down.

The film falls into the romance, comedy, and horror genres. Its cultural footprint is marked by its 2014 release and its blending of lighthearted romantic premises with undead horror tropes, encapsulated by the tagline boy meets girl, girl eats boy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A devastated young man gets a bizarre second chance when his deceased girlfriend mysteriously returns."

### Why Watch
- Features a notable cast including Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser, Matthew Gray Gubler, and John C. Reilly.
- Written and directed by Jeff Baena.
- Blends romance, comedy, and horror elements into a 1 hour and 29 minute runtime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an R rating and features horror themes that may not appeal to viewers seeking a conventional romance.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines romance, comedy, and horror tones across a 1 hour and 29 minute runtime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #zombie-comedy, #romantic-horror, #second-chances, #mysterious-return, #world-turned-upside-down

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | JustWatch TV Plus | JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Baena
- **Networks / Studios**: Abbolita Productions, Starstream Entertainment, Destro Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aubrey Plaza** as *Beth Slocum*
- **Dane DeHaan** as *Zach Orfman*
- **John C. Reilly** as *Maury Slocum*
- **Molly Shannon** as *Geenie Slocum*
- **Cheryl Hines** as *Judy Orfman*
- **Paul Reiser** as *Noah Orfman*
- **Matthew Gray Gubler** as *Kyle Orfman*
- **Anna Kendrick** as *Erica Wexler*
- **Eva La Dare** as *Pearline*
- **Paul Weitz** as *Mr. Levin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream Life After Beth?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the 2014 film.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of zombie comedies who want to see the ensemble cast navigate an unusual romantic premise.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
This is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Life After Beth — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/244566)
- [Life After Beth - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_After_Beth)
- [Life After Beth (2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2581244/fullcredits/)
- [Life After Beth (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/244566-life-after-beth/cast)
- [Life After Beth (2014) - Jeff Baena | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Trailer & Videos – Life After Beth (2014) – Films & Series – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/en/Movies/2014/LifeAfterBeth/Trailers/)

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