Before Night Falls (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2000, Before Night Falls is a drama film directed by Julian Schnabel, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Who’s in it. Before Night Falls stars Javier Bardem as Reinaldo Arenas, Olivier Martinez as Lazaro Gomez Carilles, Johnny Depp as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor and Andrea Di Stefano as Pepe Malas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Before Night Falls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Night Falls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Night Falls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Night Falls (2000)?
- In US, Before Night Falls is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
- Before Night Falls holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Night Falls?
- Before Night Falls stars Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano and Santiago Magill.
- When was Before Night Falls released?
- Before Night Falls was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.