Before the Rooster Crows (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, Before the Rooster Crows is a drama film directed by Arí Maniel Cruz, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Teenager Carmín lives in a mountainous village in the center of Puerto Rico with her tough and conservative grandmother. Her mother left for the US without her. The arrival of her father, after long years in prison, eases Carmín’s profound sadness. The relationship with him, however, brings its own ambiguousness and complexities and as Carmín moves into womanhood this causes great confusion, mostly for her.
Who’s in it. Before the Rooster Crows stars Cordelia González as Gloria / Carmín's Grandmother, Kisha Tikina Burgos as Doris / Carmín's Mother, Miranda Purcell as Carmín and José Eugenio Hernández as Rubén / Carmín's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Before the Rooster Crows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Rooster Crows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Rooster Crows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Rooster Crows (2016)?
- In US, Before the Rooster Crows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before the Rooster Crows worth watching?
- Before the Rooster Crows holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the Rooster Crows?
- Before the Rooster Crows stars Cordelia González, Kisha Tikina Burgos, Miranda Purcell, José Eugenio Hernández and Isadora Lee Cintrón.
- When was Before the Rooster Crows released?
- Before the Rooster Crows was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.