The Past
After 12 years, Sofía and Rímini decided to separate. While Rímini finds it easy to move on and start a new life, Sofía stays stuck in the past and constantly harasses him. She reappears again and again on Rímini's horizon to reconquer him, torture him or redeem him.
Where to watch The Past in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open The Past there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Past streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Past
The Past is a 2007 Spanish-language drama and romance film directed by Héctor Babenco. The cast is led by Gael García Bernal, Analía Couceyro, Mariana Anghileri. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Past was produced in Argentina and Brazil. It was released on October 26, 2007.
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Writers
- Héctor Babenco, Alan Pauls
- Release date
- October 26, 2007
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina, Brazil
The Past cast & crew
The Past was directed by Héctor Babenco and written by Héctor Babenco and Alan Pauls.
The cast features Gael García Bernal as Rímini, Analía Couceyro as Sofía, Mariana Anghileri as Vera, Paulo Autran as Prof. Pousièrre, Mimí Ardú as Nancy, and Mabi Abele as Woman at therapy.
Is The Past worth watching?
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Past is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Past
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Cast of The Past
Gael García Bernal
Rímini
Analía Couceyro
Sofía
Mariana Anghileri
Vera
Paulo Autran
Prof. Pousièrre
Mimí Ardú
Nancy
Mabi Abele
Woman at therapy
Robson Nunes
Vendedor
Héctor Babenco
Proyeccionista
Regina Lamm
Médica
The Past — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Past in United States?
The Past is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Past on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Past is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Past in?
The Past is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Spanish, French, English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Past?
The Past runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
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