Before the Rains
2007, English. Directed by Santosh Sivan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Before the Rains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 7 September 2007
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, India
- Written by
- Cathy Rabin
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Before the Rains runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Before the Rains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Before the Rains is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Before the Rains on?
Before the Rains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Before the Rains?
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Who directed Before the Rains?
Before the Rains (2007) was directed by Santosh Sivan and stars Linus Roache, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose.