Before Dawn (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Before Dawn is a drama and war film directed by Yaropolk Lapshin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Wartime, summer 1941. Train carrying criminals gets under enemy fire and crashed. Out of all of the living are only a young lieutenant of the NKVD and two prisoners - the thief and repressed Communist party worker.
Who’s in it. Before Dawn stars Evgeny Mironov as Lieutenant, Valeri Ryzhakov as Nikolai, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy as Vaska and Oleg Korchikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Before Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Dawn (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Dawn worth watching?
- Before Dawn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Dawn?
- Before Dawn stars Evgeny Mironov, Valeri Ryzhakov, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy, Oleg Korchikov and Konstantin Stepankov.
- When was Before Dawn released?
- Before Dawn was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.