Before Sunset

Name: Before Sunset
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2004-06-16
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès, Rodolphe Pauly

2004·Movie·R·80 min·★ 7.8(3,802)

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“What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?”

Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.

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About Before Sunset

Before Sunset is a 2004 English-language drama and romance film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 3800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV.

Before Sunset was produced by Warner Independent Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Detour Filmproduction and made in United States of America. It was released on June 16, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.

Director: Richard Linklater
Writers: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Richard Linklater
Release date: June 16, 2004
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $16 million
Production: Warner Independent Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction

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Before Sunset cast & crew

Before Sunset was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Richard Linklater.

The cast features Ethan Hawke as Jesse, Julie Delpy as Céline, Vernon Dobtcheff as Bookstore Manager, Louise Lemoine Torrès as Journalist #1, Rodolphe Pauly as Journalist #2, and Mariane Plasteig as Waitress.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lee Daniel and it was produced by Anne Walker-McBay and Richard Linklater.

Is Before Sunset worth watching?

Before Sunset holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 3,802 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Before Sunset is worth a place on your watchlist.

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