Before the Rains (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Before the Rains is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Santosh Sivan. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Before the Rains About?
The premise of Before the Rains without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the monsoon season in India, a spice baron's secret affair with his loyal servant ignites a series of events fueled by deception, longing, and ruin. The relationship challenges the rigid social hierarchy and reveals the destructive power of forbidden love, leading to tragic consequences for all involved.
Before the Rains Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- australian
- three word title
- directorial debut
- independent film
The Director of Before the Rains
Directed by Santosh Sivan.
- Director Santosh Sivan
More from Santosh Sivan
More films directed by Santosh Sivan: Moha, Jack N Jill, Urumi and Tahaan.
Before the Rains Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Before the Rains 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 49% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 49% User score
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Before the Rains Plot Summary
What happens in Before the Rains from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the scenic rural landscape of Kerala, a formidable duo, Henry and T.K., embark on the challenging task of building a road. However, their endeavor quickly becomes entangled in a complex web of forbidden love and deceit. The narrative opens with Henry’s secret affair with Sajani, a housemaid who is already married. In a secluded spot by a beautiful waterfall, their passionate rendezvous is innocently witnessed by two children, who flee the scene in shock. Meanwhile, Henry’s wife, Laura, and their son, Peter, return from a vacation in England, completely unaware of the chaos unfolding around them.
Full summary
The whole story of Before the Rains, scene by scene
Before the Rains Box Office
Before the Rains grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $287,067 (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $287.1K
Before the Rains Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Before the Rains.
How Well Do You Know Before the Rains?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Henry having an affair with?
Cars in Before the Rains
54 cars on screen, including the 2004 Chevrolet Impala and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car.
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2004 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Main role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Before the Rains Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “לפני הגשמים” and “ബിഫോർ ദി റൈൻസ്”.
- Also known as
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- לפני הגשמים
- ബിഫോർ ദി റൈൻസ്
- Ennen sateita
- 雨季将至
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Movies Like Before the Rains
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Rains Came, The Rains of Ranchipur and After the Rain.
Before the Rains FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Before the Rains, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Before the Rains?
Before the Rains runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Before the Rains released?
Before the Rains was released on May 9, 2008.
Who directed Before the Rains?
Before the Rains was directed by Santosh Sivan.
More films by Santosh Sivan How much did Before the Rains make at the box office?
Before the Rains grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $287,067 international).
How is Before the Rains rated?
Before the Rains has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Does Before the Rains have a post-credit scene?
No. Before the Rains has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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