Before Sunrise

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 2m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 35s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] A couple is seen kissing passionately in a record store listening booth.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:15:20 - 01:16:10] Conversation about past sexual experiences and relationships.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (45s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:30] Characters share a bottle of wine in a park.
Violence: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Use of mild profanity (e.g., 'damn').
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:10] Use of stronger language (e.g., 'shit').
Before Sunrise

Details for Before Sunrise (1995)

Year: 1995
Certificate: R
Before Sunrise Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 272291
Gross: 5,535,405
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast Stars: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Andrea Eckert, Hanno Pöschl

Overview of Before Sunrise:

A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.

Before Sunrise FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Before Sunrise (1995)?
A: Before Sunrise follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy), two strangers who meet on a train in Europe and decide to spend one evening together in Vienna, exploring the city and engaging in deep conversations about life, love, and their personal philosophies.
Q: Who directed Before Sunrise?
A: Before Sunrise was directed by Richard Linklater, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kim Krizan.
Q: Are there any sequels to Before Sunrise?
A: Yes, Before Sunrise is the first film in a trilogy. It was followed by Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013), which continue the story of Jesse and Céline at different stages of their lives.
Q: Where was Before Sunrise filmed?
A: Before Sunrise was filmed on location in Vienna, Austria, capturing the city's romantic and historic atmosphere as Jesse and Céline wander through its streets.
Q: What is the significance of the title Before Sunrise?
A: The title Before Sunrise refers to the limited time Jesse and Céline have together—just one night before Jesse's flight leaves at sunrise. It underscores the fleeting, ephemeral nature of their encounter.