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Before Sunrise

8.019951h 41m15MovieDramaRomance

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
WritersKim Krizan·Richard Linklater
ProducersAnne Walker-McBay·John Sloss

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Cast · Directed by Richard Linklater

EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
JDJulie Delpy
Julie Delpy
Céline
AEAndrea Eckert
Andrea Eckert
Wife on Train
HPHanno Pöschl
Hanno Pöschl
Husband on Train
KBKarl Bruckschwaiger
Karl Bruckschwaiger
Guy on Bridge
TRTex Rubinowitz
Tex Rubinowitz
Guy on Bridge
EMErni Mangold
Erni Mangold
Palm Reader
DCDominik Castell
Dominik Castell
Street Poet
HBHaymon Maria Buttinger
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Bartender
HW
Harold Waiglein
Guitarist in Club
BJ
Bilge Jeschim
Belly Dancer
K
Kurti
Percussionist

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Before Sunrise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Before Sunrise?

Before Sunrise is streaming on HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Before Sunrise on Netflix?

No, Before Sunrise is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Before Sunrise on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Before Sunrise for free?

Before Sunrise is available on HBO Max in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).