Before Sunset (2004)
Two souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.
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.
How intense is Before Sunset?
Before Sunset has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Before Sunset feels like
- Tone
- intimateromanticmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Before Sunset
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Is Before Sunset scary?
No. Before Sunset is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Before Sunset gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Before Sunset sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Before Sunset 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 Sunset?
Before Sunset runs 1h 20m.
Where can I stream Before Sunset?
Before Sunset is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi.
Does Before Sunset have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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