Before the Rain (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1994, Before the Rain is a drama and war film directed by Milcho Manchevski, running about 113 minutes. “Time Never Dies, the Circle is Not Round.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The circularity of violence seen in a story that circles on itself. In Macedonia, during the war in Bosnia, Christians hunt an ethnic Albanian girl who may have murdered one of their own. A young monk who's taken a vow of silence offers her protection. In London, a photographic editor who's pregnant needs to talk it out with her estranged husband and chooses a toney restaurant.
Who’s in it. Before the Rain stars Katrin Cartlidge as Anne, Rade Šerbedžija as Aleksander, Grégoire Colin as Kiril and Labina Mitevska as Zamira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Before the Rain has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $763.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Rain (1994)?
- In US, Before the Rain is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before the Rain worth watching?
- Before the Rain holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before the Rain?
- Before the Rain stars Katrin Cartlidge, Rade Šerbedžija, Grégoire Colin, Labina Mitevska and Phyllida Law.
- When was Before the Rain released?
- Before the Rain was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.