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Before Sunrise

8.019951h 41mRMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRichard Linklater
WritersRichard Linklater·Kim Krizan
ProducersAnne Walker-McBay·John Sloss

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Linklater

Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
Julie Delpy
Julie Delpy
Céline
Andrea Eckert
Andrea Eckert
Wife on Train
Hanno Pöschl
Hanno Pöschl
Husband on Train
Karl Bruckschwaiger
Karl Bruckschwaiger
Guy on Bridge
Tex Rubinowitz
Tex Rubinowitz
Guy on Bridge
Erni Mangold
Erni Mangold
Palm Reader
Dominik Castell
Dominik Castell
Street Poet
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Bartender
Harold Waiglein
Harold Waiglein
Guitarist in Club
Bilge Jeschim
Bilge Jeschim
Belly Dancer
Kurti
Kurti
Percussionist

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Before Sunrise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Before Sunrise?

Before Sunrise isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Before Sunrise on Netflix?

No, Before Sunrise is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Before Sunrise on Amazon Prime Video?

Before Sunrise isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Before Sunrise for free?

Before Sunrise is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to Before Sunrise?

Yes — Before Sunrise is followed by Before Sunset (2004) in the Before... Collection.

Is there a prequel to Before Sunrise?

Before Sunrise is the first film in the Before... Collection.

Is Before Sunrise part of a trilogy?

Yes — Before Sunrise is part of a trilogy, alongside Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013).

How many movies are in the Before... Collection?

There are 3 films in the Before... Collection: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013).

Is Before Sunrise based on a true story?

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