Before Midnight (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, Before Midnight is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 109 minutes. “Everything's better with maturity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It has been nine years since we last met Jesse and Celine, the French-American couple who once met on a train in Vienna. Now, live in Paris with twin daughters, but have spent a summer in Greece on the invitation of an author colleague of Jesse's. When the vacation is over and Jesse must send his teenage son off to the States, he begins to question his life decisions, and his relationship with Celine is at risk.
Who’s in it. Before Midnight stars Ethan Hawke as Jesse Wallace, Julie Delpy as Céline, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Hank and Jennifer Prior as Ella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Before Midnight has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.2M 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 Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Midnight (2013)?
- In US, Before Midnight 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 Midnight worth watching?
- Before Midnight holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before Midnight?
- Before Midnight stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Prior and Charlotte Prior.
- When was Before Midnight released?
- Before Midnight was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.