Before the Rains (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2007, Before the Rains is a drama and romance film directed by Santosh Sivan, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Before the Rains stars Linus Roache as Henry Moores, Nandita Das as Sajaani, Rahul Bose as T. K. Neelan and Jennifer Ehle as Laura Moores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Before the Rains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Rains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Rains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Rains (2007)?
- In US, Before the Rains is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before the Rains worth watching?
- Before the Rains holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Before the Rains?
- Before the Rains stars Linus Roache, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose, Jennifer Ehle and Indrajith Sukumaran.
- When was Before the Rains released?
- Before the Rains was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.