The Past (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2013, The Past is a drama and mystery film directed by Asghar Farhadi, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...
Who’s in it. The Past stars Bérénice Bejo as Marie Brisson, Ali Mosaffa as Ahmad, Tahar Rahim as Samir and Pauline Burlet as Lucie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Past has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Past (2013)?
- In US, The Past is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Past worth watching?
- The Past holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Past?
- The Past stars Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim, Pauline Burlet and Elyes Aguis.
- When was The Past released?
- The Past was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.