

Before the Flood
“The science is clear, the future is not.”
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.
Where to watch Before the Flood in United States
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Where is Before the Flood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Before the Flood
Before the Flood is a 2016 English-language documentary film directed by Fisher Stevens. The cast is led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Clinton, John Kerry. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Before the Flood was produced by RatPac Documentary Films, Appian Way, and National Geographic and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 2016, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Fisher Stevens
- Writers
- Mark Monroe
- Release date
- October 21, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RatPac Documentary Films, Appian Way, National Geographic
Before the Flood cast & crew
Before the Flood was directed by Fisher Stevens and written by Mark Monroe.
The cast features Leonardo DiCaprio as Self, Bill Clinton as Self, John Kerry as Self, Barack Obama as Self, Elon Musk as Self, and Pope Francis as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Bulloch, cinematography is by Antonio Rossi, and it was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese.
Is Before the Flood worth watching?
Before the Flood holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 819 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Before the Flood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Before the Flood
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Cast of Before the Flood

Leonardo DiCaprio
Self

Bill Clinton
Self

John Kerry
Self

Barack Obama
Self

Elon Musk
Self

Pope Francis
Self

Ban Ki-moon
Self

Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Self
Michael Brune
Self
Marc Mageau
Self
Enric Sala
Self
Jake Awa
Self
Before the Flood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Before the Flood in United States?
Before the Flood is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Before the Flood on Disney Plus?
Yes — Before the Flood is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Before the Flood in?
Before the Flood is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Before the Flood?
Before the Flood runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Before the Flood rated?
Before the Flood is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 819 ratings.











