Official movie poster for The Past (2013), a drama mystery film

The Past(2013)

Le passé

7.2(635)2h 10m2013-05-17
DramaMystery

The Past Synopsis

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...

The Past (2013) is a drama and mystery film directed by Asghar Farhadi, released on May 17, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim and Pauline Burlet. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 635 ratings.

Director:
Asghar Farhadi
Writers:
Massoumeh Lahidji, Asghar Farhadi
Producers:
Alexandre Mallet-Guy
Cinematographer:
Mahmoud Kalari
Composer:
Evgueni Galperine
Production:
Memento Production, France 3 Cinéma, BiM Distribuzione, Alvy Distribution, CN3 Productions
Budget:
$11,000,000
Revenue:
$10,631,747
Status:
Released

The Past (2013) Trailer

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The Past Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 635 ratings.

badelf

8/10

An excellent, painstakingly slow, unveiling of dysfunctional characters and their relationships, where no one escapes unscathed. In spite of a few minor lapses, the script, directing and acting are impeccable. My guess is that anyone over 40 has suffered a relationship with some of these people. I like that Farhadi made no attempt at resolution. In life, there not be. I was completely exhausted by the time the 130…

Reviewed on January 4, 2023

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The Past – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Past online?

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The Past (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Past?

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The main cast of The Past (2013) includes Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim, Pauline Burlet and Elyes Aguis. The film was directed by Asghar Farhadi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Past released?

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The Past was released on May 17, 2013 and runs for 2h 10m.

Is The Past worth watching?

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The Past (2013) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 635 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Past?

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Yes. The official The Past trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.