Before the Flood
“The science is clear, the future is not.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Before the Flood Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-28
Top Cast
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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
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage)
Jason E. Box
Self
Philip Levine
Self
Michael E. Mann
Self
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
James Inhofe
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fisher Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe
- Original Score
- Martin Bulloch, Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, John Cummings, Barry Burns, Gustavo Santaolalla, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
- Original Title
- Before the Flood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RatPac Documentary Films, Appian Way, National Geographic, Diamond Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fisher Stevens
Mark Monroe
Martin Bulloch, Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, John Cummings, Barry Burns, Gustavo Santaolalla, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
Antonio Rossi
Geoffrey Richman, Brett Banks, Ben Sozanski
Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Brett Ratner, Fisher Stevens, Trevor Davidoski
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Bulloch
Original Music Composer
Stuart Braithwaite
Original Music Composer
Dominic Aitchison
Original Music Composer
John Cummings
Original Music Composer
Barry Burns
Original Music Composer
Mark Monroe
Writer
Fisher Stevens
Director
Brett Ratner
Producer
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Geoffrey Richman
Editor
Trevor Davidoski
Producer
Brett Banks
Editor
James Packer
Producer
Ben Sozanski
Editor
Abhay Sofsky
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Flood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Flood about?
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.
Who directed Before the Flood?
Before the Flood was directed by Fisher Stevens.
Who stars in Before the Flood?
The principal cast of Before the Flood includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Barack Obama, Elon Musk.
When was Before the Flood released and how long is it?
Before the Flood was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Flood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Flood was composed by Martin Bulloch, Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, John Cummings, Barry Burns, Gustavo Santaolalla, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before the Flood?
Before the Flood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).