Before Sunrise (1995)
Two strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.
An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.
How intense is Before Sunrise?
Before Sunrise has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Before Sunrise feels like
- Tone
- romanticintimateearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Before Sunrise
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Is Before Sunrise scary?
No. Before Sunrise is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Before Sunrise gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Before Sunrise sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Before Sunrise OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Before Sunrise?
Before Sunrise runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Before Sunrise?
Before Sunrise is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi.
Does Before Sunrise have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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