Before Sunset(2004)
“What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Linklater
Studio
Warner Independent Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Ethan Hawke
as Jesse
Julie Delpy
as Céline
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Bookstore Manager
Louise Lemoine Torrès
as Journalist #1
Rodolphe Pauly
as Journalist #2
Mariane Plasteig
as Waitress
Diabolo
as Philippe
Denis Evrard
as Boat Attendant
Albert Delpy
as Man at Grill
Marie Pillet
as Woman in Courtyard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Warner Independent Pictures • Castle Rock Entertainment • Detour Filmproduction
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before Sunset?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Before Sunset (2004).
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 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.
Who directed Before Sunset?▼
Before Sunset was directed by Richard Linklater and released in 2004. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Before Sunset?▼
Before Sunset has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in Before Sunset?▼
The cast of Before Sunset includes 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 more.
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