Even the Rain (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.9

Even the Rain poster

Released in 2010, Even the Rain is a drama and history film directed by Icíar Bollaín, running about 104 minutes. “Spain Conquered the New World for Gold 500 Years Later, Water is Gold Not Much Else has Changed...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply.

Who’s in it. Even the Rain stars Luis Tosar as Costa, Gael García Bernal as Sebastián, Raúl Arévalo as Juan / Antonio de Montesinos and Karra Elejalde as Antón / Colón, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Even the Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Even the Rain page.

If you liked it. Fans of Even the Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Even the Rain (2010)?
In US, Even the Rain is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Even the Rain worth watching?
Even the Rain holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Even the Rain?
Even the Rain stars Luis Tosar, Gael García Bernal, Raúl Arévalo, Karra Elejalde and Cassandra Ciangherotti.
When was Even the Rain released?
Even the Rain was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.