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Directed by
Richard Linklater Written by
Kim Krizan, Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke Cast
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torres, Rodolphe Pauly [more]
Release Date
• USA: Jul 2, 2004
• UK: 18 Jul 2004
DVD Release Date
• R1: Nov 9, 2004
• R2: 7 Feb 2005
Budget $10,000,000
BoxOffice: $5.6M
Official Website:
Before Sunset Website
MPAA Rating
Rated R for language and sexual references.
Running Time
1 hour, 20 minutes
Country USA
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction
Studio Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Film
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• Before Sunset (2004)
• If Not Now
• Before Sunrise 2
• Untitled Before Sunrise Sequel
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Before Sunset Reviews |
Jesse and Celine were obviously two characters Linklater was eager to get back to, it’s invigorating to see a sequel, released in the summer no less, not aimed for huge box-office receipts but for the genuine love for the characters and what they represent, “Before Sunset” is simple with its romanticism and brilliant in execution. [read review] 
--Dennis Swennumson (eFilmCritic.com)
Before Sunset stands alone as a wonderful modern love story and as a sequel, we can only hope for more episodes to come. The filmmakers have created something truly lovely, not only as a post-script, but in and of itself. [read review] 
--Blake Snyder (MovieWeb)
Most sequels are financial considerations. This one, and perhaps the next, are organic. Linklater can wait five or 10 years if he wants, but I'd like to know how Jesse and Celine are doing, and whether they're together. [read review] 
--Jack Mathews (New York Daily News)
...a beautifully filmed, wonderfully performed, infinitely matured sequel to the original that doesn't just capitalize on a little earlier success; rather it turns the earlier work into something even more important. [read review]
--Chris Parry (eFilmCritic.com)
Jesse and Celine are perfectly likable, sympathetic people, and seeing them begin to fall in love as if spying on them -- the camerawork is unobtrusive and observant -- is a reasonably satisfying experience. [read review]
--Norm Schrager (FilmCritic.com)
Watching Before Sunset isn't like watching most movies. This is an almost interactive experience. We feel like we're spending time in the characters' company. We're in the moment with them. [read review]
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
A great character study that I hope to see continued in another decade or so, with real conversations, true feelings and romance throughout. Kudos to everyone involved in the production! [read review] 8/10
--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
"Before Sunset" lasts only 80 minutes, but sets up, delivers and ends without a single false note. This is a remarkable achievement by Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. [read review]
--Jason Whyte (eFilmCritic.com)
Where “Sunrise” left plot threads open ended for romantic effect, “Sunset” seems to leave things open again just to prolong what has become an experimental film series. [read review] B+
--Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com)
Nine years after his exquisite "Before Sunrise," director Richard Linklater answers the question: Can the greatest romance of your life last only one night? [read review]
--Stephanie Zacharek (Salon)
The ending, the acting, the seamless flow, and Julie Delpy seal the deal. I don't say this about many films, but Before Sunset is an instant masterpiece. [read review] 10/10
--Aaron West (Movie-Vault.com)
CHANCE encounters and fated love are the stuff of fairy tales, which is what makes the deliriously romantic sequel "Before Sunset" a small miracle. [read review] 
--Megan Lehmann (New York Post)
A worthy sequel to Before Sunrise, this is a thoroughly engaging, well written film with perfect performances from Hawke and Delpy. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
This is a quiet, thoughtful and introspective little movie, and one that's not likely to break any of the box office records. [read review]
--Scott Weinberg (eFilmCritic.com)
Before Sunset is beautiful. The sequel no one needed is a surprise pleasure: witty, heartfelt, and true. [read review]
--Nev Pierce (BBC Films)
"Before Sunset" is a remarkable achievement in several ways, most obviously in its technical skill. [read review]
--Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)
As beautiful and joyous and smart as Before Sunset is, it's not quite as perfect as Before Sunrise. [read review]
--Jay Seaver (eFilmCritic.com)
"Before Sunset" is amazing in all the ways its predecessor was and then it hits even higher notes. [read review]
--Kevin N. Laforest (Montreal Film Journal)
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