Before the War (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Before the War is a comedy film directed by Vuk Babić, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Engineer Maric finds out about an affair between his wife Rina and his best friend, a lawyer Novakovic. Maric leaves the house with suicidal intentions. At the big funeral, Novakovic consoles unfortunate Rina, while in the funeral procession a whole bunch of suspicious people try to claim close relations with the deceased one in order to get hold of a piece of his inheritance.
Who’s in it. Before the War stars Slobodan 'Cica' Perović as Inžinjer Mateja Marić, Sonja Hlebš as Rina, Velimir Živojinović as Gospodin Novaković and Nikola Simić as Ljubomir Protić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Before the War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the War (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before the War worth watching?
- Before the War holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the War?
- Before the War stars Slobodan 'Cica' Perović, Sonja Hlebš, Velimir Živojinović, Nikola Simić and Milivoje Živanović.
- When was Before the War released?
- Before the War was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.