Before Sunset (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2004, Before Sunset is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 80 minutes. “What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Before Sunset stars Ethan Hawke as Jesse Wallace, Julie Delpy as Céline, Vernon Dobtcheff as Bookstore Manager and Louise Lemoine Torrès as Journalist #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Before Sunset has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Sunset page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Sunset tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Sunset (2004)?
- In US, Before Sunset is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before Sunset worth watching?
- Before Sunset holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before Sunset?
- Before Sunset stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès and Rodolphe Pauly.
- When was Before Sunset released?
- Before Sunset was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.