Where to watch Before Sunset(2004)

Where to stream Before Sunset

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Before Sunset plot summary

What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?

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.

Details

Release date

June 16, 2004

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Directed by

Richard Linklater

Country

United States

TMDB rating

7.8 / 10 · 3,946 votes

Before Sunset trailer

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Cast

• Ethan HawkeJesse
• Julie DelpyCéline
• Vernon DobtcheffBookstore Manager
• Louise Lemoine TorrèsJournalist #1
• Rodolphe PaulyJournalist #2
• Mariane PlasteigWaitress
• DiaboloPhilippe
• DDenis EvrardBoat Attendant
• Albert DelpyMan at Grill
• Marie PilletWoman in Courtyard

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