Before the Flood

Before the Flood is a documentary that examines the global impact of climate change on the environment. The film explores the destruction of pristine landscapes and the resulting threat to ecosystems, native populations, and endangered species. Through a series of interviews with scientists, activists, and world leaders, the narrative seeks practical solutions and societal actions necessary to prevent catastrophic ecological collapse.

Directed by Fisher Stevens, the film is the third in a sequence of his directorial works, following Stand Up Guys and Mission Blue. It was written by Mark Monroe and produced by several companies, including National Geographic and Appian Way. Leonardo DiCaprio appears as himself and serves as the narrator, interviewing figures such as Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Pope Francis. The cast includes a total of 43 credited individuals, featuring appearances by Bill Clinton and John Kerry.

The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding an 8.2 rating on IMDb from 30,000 votes and a 7.7 rating on TMDB based on 832 votes. These audience scores are higher than the rating from film critics, which stands at 7/10 from 33 reviews.