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Before Sunset

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

June 16, 2004 1h 20m 7.8/10 (3,669 votes)

Originally released in 2004. Before Sunset is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Linklater. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Vernon Dobtcheff

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 16, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (3,669 votes)
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Budget $2.7M Production budget
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Box Office $16M 5.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,700,000
Revenue
$15,992,615

Production Companies

  • Warner Independent Pictures
  • Castle Rock Entertainment
  • Detour Filmproduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before Sunset about?

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 ...

Who directed Before Sunset?

Before Sunset was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Before Sunset?

Before Sunset has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Before Sunset released?

Before Sunset was released on June 16, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Before Sunset?

The main cast of Before Sunset includes Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès, Rodolphe Pauly.

Is Before Sunset worth watching?

Before Sunset has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 3,669 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.