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The Past (2013) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 647 TMDB members. 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...

Runtime
2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Released
May 17, 2013
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 647 votes
Director
Asghar Farhadi
Starring
Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim, Pauline Burlet
Language
French
Original title
Le passé
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Past?
The Past is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Past rated?
The Past is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Past a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Past?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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