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Before Night Falls

6.720002h 14mMovieDrama

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·Julian Schnabel

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by 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 subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Before Night Falls on Netflix?

No, Before Night Falls is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Before Night Falls on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Before Night Falls for free?

Before Night Falls isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

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).