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Before Sunset (2004)

Movie"What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?"
Audience Score
78
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R 1 hr 20 minJul 30th, 2004Romance, DramaBefore... Collection PosterPart of Before... Collection
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.
StarringEthan HawkeJulie DelpyVernon Dobtcheff
DirectorRichard Linklater

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 30th, 2004 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 9th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,700,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$15,992,615 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:John Sloss
Production Companies:Warner Independent Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction
Before Sunset on the Web:Official Website, Facebook
Movie Tags:
paris, francejournalistauthorlove of one's lifecomfortingsemi autobiographicalwalkingbookshopsoulmatestalking

Before... Collection

The "Before" trilogy—comprising "Before Sunrise," "Before Sunset," and "Before Midnight"—chronicles the evolving relationship of Jesse and Céline, capturing their encounters across three different periods in their lives. Set in picturesque European cities, each film explores the couple's complex yet enthralling connection, unfolding over conversations that are profound, introspective, and richly romantic. Spanning nearly two decades, the trilogy delves into the nuances of love, life choices, and the passage of time, offering a poignant look at the trials and transformations of enduring love.