Before, Now & Then (2022) Review

Is Before, Now & Then worth watching?

Yes — Before, Now & Then is worth watching, with a 90% Critic Score and 78% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 78% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (80), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (6.8/10).

Directed by Kamila Andini, Before, Now & Then runs 103 minutes in Indonesian. On Celluloid we index it for “Before, Now & Then review”, “is Before, Now & Then worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Indonesia.

What is Before, Now & Then about?

Set against Indonesia’s turbulent post-independence years in the 1960s, the story revolves around the domestic life of a woman whose personal life has been completely overturned by the political turmoil.

Critics consensus: Kamila Andini’s period drama Nana competed in JAFF 2022’s main slate — Indonesian prestige cinema from the director of The Seen and Unseen. The film stars Happy Salma, Laura Basuki, Ibnu Jamil, Rieke Dyah Pitaloka, Arswendy Bening Swara, and others.

Should you watch Before, Now & Then tonight?

Yes — prioritize Before, Now & Then tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 103 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Before, Now & Then?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Before, Now & Then (2022) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt15215918. Explore more from Indonesia on our country hub or browse drama films.