Where can I watch Before the Deluge (1954)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Deluge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Before the Deluge worth watching?

Before the Deluge holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Deluge?

Before the Deluge stars Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, Bernard Blier, Marina Vlady and Jacques Chabassol.

When was Before the Deluge released?

Before the Deluge was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.

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Before the Deluge (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1954, Before the Deluge is a drama film directed by André Cayatte, running about 138 minutes.

What it’s about. The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents. Certain that the next war will herald the apocalypse, the youngster make plans to run off to a desert island and set up a new society. This, however, will require money, which is why the boys decide to pull off a "necessary" robbery. Idealism collapses in the face of cold reality, as the five youths suffer from the consequences of their actions. Avant le Deluge was one of a group of films cowritten by director Andre Cayatte and Charles Spaak which endeavored to explore the touchy social issues of the day: others in the Cayatte-Spaak canon include the euthanasia-themed Justice est Faite and the capital-punishment tract Nous sommes tous des assassins.

Who’s in it. Before the Deluge stars Antoine Balpêtré as Albert Dutoit, Paul Bisciglia as Jean-Jacques Noblet, Bernard Blier as Marcel Noblet and Marina Vlady as Liliane Noblet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Before the Deluge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Deluge page.

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

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Where can I watch Before the Deluge (1954)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Deluge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Before the Deluge worth watching?: Before the Deluge holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Deluge?: Before the Deluge stars Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, Bernard Blier, Marina Vlady and Jacques Chabassol.
When was Before the Deluge released?: Before the Deluge was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.