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Before the Rains

4.820071h 38mPG-13MovieDramaRomance

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,…

DirectorSantosh Sivan
WriterCathy Rabin
ProducersMark Burton·Paul Hardart

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Cast · Directed by Santosh Sivan

LRLinus Roache
Linus Roache
Henry Moores
NDNandita Das
Nandita Das
Sajaani
RBRahul Bose
Rahul Bose
T. K. Neelan
JEJennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Laura Moores
ISIndrajith Sukumaran
Indrajith Sukumaran
Manas
LLal
Lal
Rajat
TThilakan
Thilakan
T.K.'s father
GPGanapathi S. Poduval
Ganapathi S. Poduval

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Before the Rains — streaming FAQ

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Before the Rains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Before the Rains is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome.

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Yes — Before the Rains is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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Before the Rains is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.