How long is Before Sunset?

Before Sunset is 1 h 20 min long (80 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Before Sunset rated?

Before Sunset is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Before Sunset?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Before Sunset (2004) runs 1 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 3,985 TMDB members. Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.

Runtime: 1 h 20 min — ends 9:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: June 16, 2004
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 3,985 votes
Director: Richard Linklater
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Before Sunset?: Before Sunset is 1 h 20 min long (80 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Before Sunset rated?: Before Sunset is rated R in the US.
Is Before Sunset a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance 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 Sunset?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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