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Before Sunset (2004)

Movie ★ 7.8 80 min

Drama Romance

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.

Richard Linklater Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 16, 2004
Runtime
80 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.7M
Box office
$16.0M
IMDb
tt0381681
Country
United States
Language
English, French
Studio
Warner Independent Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction

Themes

Cast

Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke Jesse Julie Delpy Julie Delpy Céline Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff Bookstore Manager Louise Lemoine Torrès Louise Lemoine Torrès Journalist #1 Rodolphe Pauly Rodolphe Pauly Journalist #2 Mariane Plasteig Mariane Plasteig Waitress Diabolo Diabolo Philippe Denis Evrard Boat Attendant Albert Delpy Albert Delpy Man at Grill Marie Pillet Marie Pillet Woman in Courtyard

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Frequently asked questions

What is Before Sunset 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 directed Before Sunset?
Before Sunset was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Before Sunset?
Before Sunset stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès.
When was Before Sunset released?
Before Sunset is a 2004 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Before Sunset?
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