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Before the Rains

2007Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

DramaRomance
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic47–Rotten Tomatoes51%50%

A tense, romantic drama movie about history and society.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. After a British spice planter falls in love with his alluring servant, an idealistic young man finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village and his past.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Colonial India Setting
  • Social Commentary
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Intense Emotional Conflict
  • Class Struggle
  • Lush Cinematography
  • Slow Burn Thriller

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Santosh Sivan
Written by
Cathy Rabin
Produced by
Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding, Mark Burton
Music by
Mark Kilian

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Facts

September 7, 2007 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
September 7, 2007
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Malayalam
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, India
Available in
14 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Before the Rains?"

Questions about Before the Rains

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Where can I stream Before the Rains?

PrimeThe RokuPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Before the Rains streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Before the Rains worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 47).

Is Before the Rains okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Before the Rains good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.