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Before Night Falls

6.720002h 14mMA 15+MovieDrama

Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

DirectorJulian Schnabel
WritersCunningham O'Keefe·Lázaro Gómez Carriles
ProducersJon Kilik·Olatz López Garmendia

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 12 other countries

Before Night Falls isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Croatia, France, Gibraltar and 8 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Julian Schnabel

JBJavier Bardem
Javier Bardem
Reinaldo Arenas
OMOlivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez
Lazaro Gomez Carilles
JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
ASAndrea Di Stefano
Andrea Di Stefano
Pepe Malas
SMSantiago Magill
Santiago Magill
Tomas Diego
JOJohn Ortiz
John Ortiz
Juan Abreu
HBHéctor Babenco
Héctor Babenco
Virgilio Pinera
FGFrancisco Gattorno
Francisco Gattorno
Jorge Camacho
MSMarisol Padilla Sánchez
Marisol Padilla Sánchez
Margarita Camacho
MWMichael Wincott
Michael Wincott
Herberto Zorilla Ochoa
SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Cuco Sanchez
NNNajwa Nimri
Najwa Nimri
Fina Zorilla Ochoa

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Before Night Falls — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Before Night Falls?

Before Night Falls isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Spain and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Before Night Falls on Netflix?

No, Before Night Falls is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Before Night Falls on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Before Night Falls isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Before Night Falls for free?

Before Night Falls isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Before Night Falls based on a true story?

Yes — Before Night Falls is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).