Before Sunrise
Runtime
101 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Before Sunrise (1995)

American Movie1995Rating 8.0
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
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A chance encounter transforms into an unforgettable night when two strangers choose to step off the train and explore Vienna together. Before Sunrise captures the fragile beauty of human connection, following their wandering conversations through dimly lit streets as intimacy blooms between them. With each shared moment, they both sense the bittersweet reality that dawn may separate them forever, making every word and glance precious beyond measure.

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Emotional drama

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EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneEmotional and warm
ExperienceFeeling-led relationship drama
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a feeling-led watch that gives relationships and emotional turns more room than loud external escalation.
Emotion drives the hookRelationships stay centralLess about blunt escalation
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
18+Adults
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This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
101 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 85.1/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-18
IMDb8.1/10373.6K votes81
Rotten Tomatoes100%100
Metacritic79/10079
TMDB8/104.7K votes80
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DirectorRichard Linklater
WritingKim KrizanRichard Linklater
CastEthan HawkeJulie DelpyAndrea EckertHanno PöschlKarl Bruckschwaiger
ProductionAnne Walker-McBayJohn Sloss
MusicFred FrithWayne BellTom Hammond
CinematographyLee DanielPaul AlexanderFrancesco Lorusso

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Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 4.99 GBP on Prime Video.

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Audio: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Limited success2.39x
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✅ Limited success

Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin

The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
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Limited success
The release delivered $6M against a reported budget of $2.5M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 2.39x📈 ROI: +139%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$2.5M2.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$6M6 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$3.5M+3.5 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
2.39x2.39x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$2.5M
Revenue
$6M
Commercial gap
+$3.5M
Budget: $2.5M • Revenue: $6M • Commercial gap: +$3.5M ROI +139%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Richard Linklater

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1Where can I watch Before Sunrise?
The film is available on Prime Video. You can start watching immediately with your subscription, and the total duration is 101 minutes.
2What is the film's story about?
The film tells the story of a chance meeting between a young man and woman on a train, who decide to spend one night together in Vienna. This simple moment changes the course of both their lives forever.
3Who is the director and main cast?
The film is directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in the lead roles. It's a 1995 production classified as a romantic drama.
4Is the film suitable for all ages?
The film is a sensitive romantic drama, best suited for older audiences and those who appreciate artistic, dialogue-driven films with deep human interactions.
5What is the film duration and is it worth watching?
The film runs for 101 minutes, which is appropriate for an intimate story focused on dialogue and human connection. It's a classic film that received high ratings and significantly influenced world cinema.
6What is the production quality and cinematic elements?
The 1995 production from director Richard Linklater is known for avoiding excessive visual effects and focusing on dialogue and characters. The film features a realistic and intimate style that reflects the simple and beautiful nature of the story.

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