The People Before (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2025, The People Before is a thriller and mystery film directed by Steve Reeves, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Jess and her husband need a new start. So when the chance to buy a rambling old house in the Suffolk countryside comes up, they leap at it. But not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the Maple House, and soon, Jess realises they’ve made a huge mistake. Something bad happened in that house. Something nobody wants to talk about. Something to do with the people before...
Who’s in it. The People Before stars Liz White as Jess, Imelda May as Eve, Ray Fearon as Pete and Mark Stobbart as Miles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The People Before has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Before page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Before tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Before (2025)?
- In GB, The People Before is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The People Before worth watching?
- The People Before holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Before?
- The People Before stars Liz White, Imelda May, Ray Fearon, Mark Stobbart and Craig Russell.
- When was The People Before released?
- The People Before was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.