The Past (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2007, The Past is a drama and romance film directed by Héctor Babenco, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. After 12 years, Sofía and Rímini decided to separate. While Rímini finds it easy to move on and start a new life, Sofía stays stuck in the past and constantly harasses him. She reappears again and again on Rímini's horizon to reconquer him, torture him or redeem him.
Who’s in it. The Past stars Gael García Bernal as Rímini, Analía Couceyro as Sofía, Mariana Anghileri as Vera and Paulo Autran as Prof. Pousièrre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Past (2007)?
- In US, The Past is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Past worth watching?
- The Past holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Past?
- The Past stars Gael García Bernal, Analía Couceyro, Mariana Anghileri, Paulo Autran and Mimí Ardú.
- When was The Past released?
- The Past was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.