Where to watch Before Night Falls (2000) tonight
Before Night Falls (2000) runs 2 h 14 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 318 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- September 3, 2000
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 from 318 votes
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
- Starring
- Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Questions people ask
- How long is Before Night Falls?
- Before Night Falls is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Before Night Falls rated?
- Before Night Falls is rated R in the US.
- Is Before Night Falls a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Before Night Falls?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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