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Past and Present

7.319721h 55mMovieComedyDrama

This is an intriguing avant-garde look at what motivates the leisurely classes in Portugal, for better or worse, by director Manoel de Oliveira. Set in a spacious country home peopled with a wide-ranging cast of characters, the drama…

DirectorManoel de Oliveira
WritersVicente Sanches·Manoel de Oliveira
ProducerManoel de Oliveira

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Cast · Directed by Manoel de Oliveira

MS
Maria de Saisset
Vanda, a widow
MF
Manuela de Freitas
Noémia
BV
Bárbara Vieira
Angélica
AI
Alberto Inácio
Ricardo
PPPedro Pinheiro
Pedro Pinheiro
Firmino
AM
António Machado
Maurício
JCJoão Bénard da Costa
João Bénard da Costa
Honório
JM
José Martinho
Fernando
AB
Alberto Branco
Doctor
AA
Agostinho Alves
AB
António Beringela
CS
Carlos de Sousa

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Past and Present — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Past and Present?

Past and Present isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Past and Present on Netflix?

No, Past and Present is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Past and Present on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Past and Present isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Past and Present for free?

Past and Present isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Past and Present?

Past and Present hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 16, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.