Before Sundown (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1956, Before Sundown is a drama film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a play by Gerhardt Hauptmann, the film details a bittersweet May-December romance between ageing Mathias Clausen (Albers) and young, beautiful Inken Peters (Annemarie Dueringer).
Who’s in it. Before Sundown stars Hans Albers as Generaldirektor Mathias Clausen, Annemarie Düringer as Inken Peters, Martin Held as Erich Klamroth and Hannelore Schroth as Ottilie Klamroth, geb. Clausen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Before Sundown 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 Sundown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Sundown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Sundown (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Sundown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Sundown worth watching?
- Before Sundown holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Sundown?
- Before Sundown stars Hans Albers, Annemarie Düringer, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth and Claus Biederstaedt.