Before Sunrise (1995)

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A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together

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Directed By: Richard Linklater

Written By: Richard Linklater, Kim Krizan

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg, Erni Mangold, Hanno Pöschl, Haymon Maria Buttinger, Andrea Eckert, Dominik Castell

Genres: Romance, Drama

Franchise: Before Sunrise

Country: Austria, Switzerland, USA

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Stars	User	Rating
24	INDYATMN	100 _99th
A rare thing: a movie that shows you exactly how & why two characters fall in love. Other romances - even some of the good ones - do a montage to music with snippets of the couple walking, laughing, eating, & (at worst) taking pictures in a photo booth. But you never know exactly why they're laughing or what they're saying. This movie is all about the things those movies leave out. Just the conversations (!) between 2 fully developed characters, not stereotypes. So good it all seems real.
10	djross	20 _3rd
A very poor and wildly over-praised movie, filled with false wisdom. I found this very difficult to sit through. That audiences purport to find these characters and their relationship "realistic" is remarkable, and probably means that reality is becoming less realistic. And stupider. Also, see my review of FRIDAY NIGHT (Claire Denis, 2002).
9	Spunkie	90 _99th
This film got into my blood years before I developed a real taste of cinema. It enhanced in my mind like cancer or for better; yogurt. The main theme seems to be the romance between two young people which is rendered to the bone by Hawke and Delpy. But I believe it is mostly about one's self worth and respect to the series of moments that composes his/herself. Goes best with Waking life, Slacker, Tape and the sequel B. Sunset.
7	th_mertens	78 _76th
Simply the most down to earth and romantic film I've seen. The thing that makes Before Sunrise so enjoyable is that it is so easy to relate to and to identify with. ... Some of the scenes seem to been taken out of your own life, they don't try to over romanticize it, they make it look real and true, maybe that's why this on got such a big fan base. But also the acting and the background of Vienna help to make this a beautiful movie.
7	lisa-	1 _1st
sometime after tonight's painful experience, i fall in love for the first time. we watch films together, and we choose this. and i totally reverse my opinion, cherishing those small, beautiful details the film transposes from our lives. and then i blow my brains out, suddenly realising that my life has become an utterly meaningless series of clichés. before i rewatch, though, i will plant a bomb in ethan hawke's head, timed to explode upon my death, as insurance for irreparable future damages.
6	Pickpocket	10 _98th
The best love story ever told? Possibly. Such a genuine interaction between 2 leads is so rare to find in movies. The long takes are really nice too and it succeeds in making you feel what the characters are feeling. Amazing film.
6	JooJoo	2 _16th
This movie is a cliche - yes, I get that life can be a cliche but COME ON. Two people meet, they divulge their life story in a single day while developing strong feelings for each other? Sell it to the housewives, I'm not buying this.
6	d_drudges	50 _56th
A romance between the two most empty-headed people on the planet.
6	Paxton	85 _93rd
An intelligent, realistic depiction of two humans forming an immensely strong connection entirely through conversation. Gross.
5	mikeparasol	95 _96th
Such a simple film, filled with wonderful little moments.
5	KasperL	96 _99th
I adore this. A fly in the city of Vienna, we observe Jesse and Celine on a romantic date which, like 'Before Sunrise' itself, is cute, straightforward and just about perfect. My attention is always held completely by Hawke and Delpy's back and forth, interesting in its familiar typicalness, and the tangents they take off on are often intellectually invigorating. Linklater remains one of my favorite filmmakers; the guy knows how to write. His script is well-constructed and the ending is clever.
5	deaddilly	90 _94th
After countless revisits, the magic never fades. It is a collection of little moments that slowly paint the picture of one beautiful night shared. Everything becomes memorable in this capsule of time, even the nameless Austrian locale who show up for fleeting encounters seem to say all the right things. It truly is the purest romance ever committed to film.
5	Bunken	90 _96th
Time fly's by when you're with Celine and Jesse cause you're so caught up in their conversations and that's what makes this one of the best written films I've seen. Combined with the long takes with nothing but talk and the streets of Vienna as background it gives you the feeling of being there with them and that's an acomplishment! Agreed that the plot sounds really boring with the guy and the girl walking around during their one night togehter but Linklater, Delpy and Hawke makes it perfect!
3	bojanpopic	92 _92nd
The quickest slow movie ever. Excellent love story. Just brilliant. My favorite romantic movie. (I can't believe that I'm actually admitting that I have favorite romantic movie :) )
3	CinematicESP	95 _96th
A very accurate depiction of falling in love. Extremely touching and well-acted. Linklater's best in my opinion.
3	Jeb	100 _98th
Showcases a mutual and reciprocal yet discomfited, romantically down to earth converse never seen before in film. Hawke and Delpy's chemistry remains unrivalled and prevalent to this day. Nobody can even come close to proportionate in the extent of feelings this film displays, not even Before Sunset, its sequel. Moving and beyond sharp-witted.
3	omgfridge	9 _92nd
Beautiful film. One of the best on screen romance stories I've seen.
3	Calabria	90 _97th
So real it's almost creepy at points.
2	Magb	85 _73rd
I have to say that this was exactly what I expected it to be. That's fine, though, because what it is is a really solid, believable story about two realistic, flawed yet likable people. Even better, there are no unnecessary side plots, no superfluous fluff, nothing that distracts the viewer from the focus of the story. It ain't earth-shattering, but it's a very satisfying little flick.
2	JoshStew06	91 _88th
The most realistic portrayal of romance I've ever seen. Beautiful. Great script, and wonderful acting and directing.
2	Dorkovsky	8 _90th
Not as truthful as it strives to be, but manages not to be pretentious either; a hard combination to come across, but works well thanks to the believable characters and dialogue.
2	drnorton	90 _88th
A wonderful romantic movie. The characters make it so simple, because the long takes seem to go by effortless...amazing.
2	Skenkere	80 _85th
This and its sequel are basically the most romantic movies I think I've ever seen. There's basically no plot except for the two leads walking around town talking, but that ends up being far more touching and realistic than any grand romantic gesture we're used to seeing in movies.
2	caiman	87 _85th
A naturalistic, supremely romantic movie. I appreciate the attempt to avoid cliches and show what a real relationship looks like in its first day. This is the first film I've seen where the "final goodbye" scene is actually sad. I admit, I had huge expectations for this movie based on its reputation. It lived up to them by about 95%. It didn't floor me, but it impressed me and I'm quite glad I watched it. When anyone asks me to recommend a great romantic film, now I have a perfect answer.
2	sebby	90 _98th
Probably the best romantic film of the last half-century.
2	consciencia	100 _99th
One of the best romantic movies that tells how two young people start knowing each other and fall in love. Fluent dialogues and the beautiful streets of Vienna captures your mind so easily that it is as if you were there. Anyone can find the story familiar to himself/herself and that makes it a good and realistic movie.
2	igel	100 _98th
Romantic but not in the classic way... I loved it 10 years ago, and I still do.
2	Browncoat	80 _64th
This film is beautifully real. The chemistry between these two characters is utterly immersive. The dialogue is fantastic and feels very genuine, perhaps from the moments of pointed awkwardness, which are poetic in their reflection of reality. Moments aren't perfect in real life and that's what makes this movie feel so perfect.
2	brunobam	100 _99th
Antes do amanhecer nos faz sentir o sonho de viver uma experiência amorosa perfeita, daquelas que buscamos por toda vida. Belo, brilhante, Bem escrito, bem interpretado. Um filme para não esquecer jamais.
2	bharath	80 _88th
I have been meaning to see this movie for a while, I guess the wait was worth it. One of the few romantic dramas that I have ever liked. The story is very simple and but a very good movie. The movie is really well placed and keeps you interested all the time even when most of the movie consists of dialogues. A romantic movie that one and all should see. At the end you do fall in love with this movie.
2	TV+Film-Hub	4 _22nd
it attempts to be grand and meaningful in its dialog, but just winds up coming off stupid.
2	QVT	100 _99th
Charming. On the rewatch: It's still perfect. It's a fucking masterpiece. On the second rewatch: still perfect. Just unbelievably good.
2	Pepsi-Man	4 _96th
Two people meet. They talk. We enjoy.
2	SirStuckey	95 _97th
I imagine anyone who watches this in their 20s or later can relate completely with at least one thing each of the characters says during one of their many chats. It's nice when a romance film can be realistic yet inspire hope in an ideal without being sappy.
2	Anselmi86	86 _81st
Wow. This movie got me. Only problem is that it has left me disillusioned that I'm gonna meet the girl of my dreams on the train tomorrow.
2	Bown	91 _94th
Very charming and sweet, but in a realistic way. The characters are wonderful, and I fell in love with their talks as they wander around the city. Vastly underrated.
2	forehead1	80 _96th
A rare gem of a romance, where the writing, direction and performances come together to produce a genuinely enjoyable experience for all. A film so heavily reliant on its dialogue is bound to have moments when it misses, but more often than not it's witty, intelligent, thoughtful banter that - while creeping into pretentiousness - always manages to feel real. The 95 minutes fly past and everything's over all too soon, perfectly reflecting the short time the characters have together.
2	AndreasThau	90 _92nd
I join the clan with my utmost respect. This is a superb film. Enchanting and - against all odds - thrilling. Also, with a very beautiful ending, rounding off more or less everything this film has contained. What a gem.
2	glumpy_99	89 _79th
Warm, wonderful and very romantic film which is effectively a "talk-fest", but Hawke and Delpy's charming performances, and Linklater's subtle but impressive direction, help distinguish it. Perhaps not as insightful as the similar MY DINNER WITH ANDRE, but very successfully captures the spirit of youthful impulsiveness, and convincingly charts Hawke and Delpy's intense, and growing, connection.
2	damil	100 _99th
This is the most romantic film I've ever seen. I can watch it over and over again and it still brings me joy and hope. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy have such amazing chemistry. I could listen to them talk for hours on end. I love the portrayal of Vienna. I think it will forever be one of my favourite films.
2	bakcheia	91 _87th
An incredibly well executed tale of fleeting romance with great dialogue.
2	Barnowl	95 _71st
Linklater gives us his signature conversational style, but in this film, one so deeply imbued with visual language as well.
1	vincente	50 _25th
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1	Kavu	89 _92nd
The plot manages to stay interesting without any conflict at all. A chick flick that's actually good.
1	Ytadel	7 _83rd
The emotions here are utterly raw; when they're awkward, you feel awkward, and when they're romantic, it's hard not to smile. The chemistry is electric and the script is rich and authentic. The movie is all about Jesse and Celine, and as such the parts where they interact with the eccentric locals (the palm reader, the poet, and so on) are the easily the weakest parts of the film.
1	laika	70 _45th
Maybe if I'd seen this movie in the 90s it would have resonated more. It just feels very of-its-time now. The conversations for the most part veered between pretentious and banal. And Julie Delpy's character was more than a little irritating and unbelievable. Hawke was brilliant though. The recent In Search of a Midnight Kiss does this theme much better.
1	Derekstar	100 _96th
What an amazing film. Possibly the most unapologetically romantic movie I've ever seen.
1	angrypierre	88 _90th
Nothing happens as such, but it's utterly compelling. After about 15 minutes I was hanging on every word, on the end of every sentence. Beautiful.
1	twincinema	85 _85th
How can you not swoon over a young Ethan Hawke?
1	Hanne	83 _95th
One of the best romantic films I've ever seen. Not corny or anything, just beautiful and original.
1	Stain	90 _86th
Holy smokes. A love story that's about two people actually communicating rather than boinking straight away
1	Icarus	95 _96th
Funnier and sweeter than I remembered, the chemistry between the two leads carries us through their meandering journey. The intuitive editing strengthens their connection, while images of railroad tracks, bus routes, and rivers all give the sense of them being guided by forces beyond themselves. Linklater's primary achievement here is to bring out the fundamental vulnerability of these two young people, still refreshing in a world full of people deathly afraid of what others might think of them.
1	hellsditch	92 _96th
This is some off-the-charts chemistry between the two leads right here. It's rare that I've seen such natural and spontaneous acting paired with this level of vibrant, intelligent crafted dialogue. Reminds me a lot of conversations you'd sort of back yourself into without realizing how you've gotten there...conversations that, as you get older, you don't really have any more.
1	Barthalen	84 _90th
The part of me that constantly whines about how I'm going to die alone was silenced for 90 minutes when the (admittedly, much smaller) part of me that still has a shred of romantic feelings left kicked the crap out of it, thanks to this really chill, nice, sweet and relatable movie. Good viewing homework before visiting Vienna.
1	Blockrocker	92 _95th
Amazing chemistry.
1	jameskey	90 _92nd
Heartbreaking.
1	county_hell	89 _95th
Linklater's brilliant movie on love, and what could have been. fantastic acting from both hawke and delpy. when a movie ends in a way that you would rather it didnt, but you are still okay with the decisions made that lead to that end, that is the sign of a great movie.
1	tathiel	87 _90th
Just a great, romantic movie.
1	AshWilliams	95 _97th
My favorite romance of all time.
1	luc	67 _53rd
Decent romantic movie but for me nothing special. You see some nice pictures of Vienna and some romantic scenes but that's all, the movie didn't touch me so much and there were some boring talking scenes.
1	Kalmah7	89 _94th
Beautiful movie about chance, human interaction, and just how fascinating attraction itself is.
1	begoniabol	80 _79th
You can't help to feel the same what they are feeling. The awkward start of getting to know eachother and feeling the tension, the growing bond and finally saying goodbye. Some conversations were a bit pretentions, but most of them were great to listen to. It's a sweet movie, but a heartbreaking one too
1	Calexico	100 _99th
A beautiful, beautiful movie. Loved it.
1	ABUNCHOFCATS	95 _96th
Beautiful romantic movie. The chemistry between Hawke and Delpy is great.
1	FunkyAstro	90 _93rd
An enjoyable fairy tale for grown-ups.
1	Okkervil	79 _81st
Whilst I remain dubious as to just how many bars, restaurants, cafes & cinematically romantic hotspots two persons are physically able to attend during one night in Vienna, "Before Sunrise" is an undoubtedly beautiful film in many ways. For a romance it's bravely dialogue driven, consisting of no ponderous montages and few awkward screenplay cliches. Personally I felt little or nothing emotionally for the characters, but they were likable and the two leads were supurb. Just love Vienna too.
1	Judo Koala	85 _90th
The most pure form of love I have perhaps ever witnessed in cinema. The feelings expressed by Delpy and Hawke are ones I have had the fortune of experiencing, and it just hits me that much more.
1	mr0nline	100 _89th
one of the best .. conversations through the film are very real and romantic true love story
1	wetwillies	90 _80th
A film of beautiful simplicity. I don't know how else to put it. Great performances by Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, but the film certainly succeeds because of Linklater's finesse as a filmmaker.
1	aaasolanki	87 _95th
Dialogues...the movie is full of those and they are pretty engaging too. This is one of the most unique movies I have seen shot almost entirely on the hero and heroine and nobody else in the movie.
1	magnani	10 _4th
i like the idea but this conversations is completely idiotic and cliche
1	bolivar	60 _22nd
gosh. Its somewhat well-made and I guess its cute. ultimately however, its a bunch of unlikely scenes spread out in a very episodic manner with two people having telling ridiculous numbers of anecdotes and have stupid pseudo-philosophical discussions. I wanted to like this movie, I wanted to smile at the cuteness, but it did absolutely nothing for me. its been a long time since a movie dragged on for that long until it finally ended.
1	Pampa	90 _89th
Excelente
1	Duco	87 _92nd
Most probably the way the romantic movies should be filmed. It was also the most spontaneous movie I've seen!
1	Janicex	100 _91st
A different romance. Linklater and Krizan did beatiful dialogues and Hawke and Delpy are one of the couples of cinema history. A powerful romance.
1	MArkjp	95 _97th
Best romantic movie ever made. The chemistry between Delpy and Hawke is fantastic. It's been wrongfully criticized for having some corny conversations...but hey: this is a 20 hour first date. You think you would do so much better?
1	Syntheseizur	96 _98th
My first instinct is always to criticize Linklater's pseudo-philosophical musings or his goofy characters... but the truth is that he makes truly affecting films. This one is earnest, smart, poignant, and beautiful, perfectly capturing love, passion, and romance. It unfolds patiently and delicately so you grow with the relationship. Hawke and Delpy deserve credit for having such impossible chemistry, but the film has so much heart and honesty that it's hard to pinpoint where credit is due.
1	Wezzo	95 _93rd
Beautiful landscapes. Positively lyrical dialogue. And phenomenally good performances. That's all it needed. One of the all-time greats.
1	hellboy76	86 _96th
Refreshing in it's lack of need to create melodrama in order to have closure. Shocking this came from an American director. Some of the interesting conversation is a bit forced and wooden, but all in all this is fairly realistic.
1	Shora	96 _97th
I just don't get tired of listening to the dialogs again and again.
1	snallygaster	31 _21st
Does Linklater just write down whatever pithy thoughts come into his mind and call it a movie script when he hits 100 pages? The zany palm reader was the most unaffected character in the film. That shouting German couple at the beginning of the movie was easier on the ears than these two wankers. Okay, it does become more tolerable as the movie progresses and we're more able to ignore the idea that these two supposedly just met, and I have to admit I was pretty insufferable in my early 20s too.
1	jphilade	77 _82nd
I wish they would've casted someone other than Ethan Hawke. I find him utterly repulsive.
1	BeautyBliss	85 _79th
I think we all want our romances to look like this while we know full well that they likely will not.
1	stevekimes	87 _81st
It is difficult to write good, natural dialogue that is interesting. Linklater and his wonderful stars made not one but two films (with companion Before Sunset) filled with top notch dialogue and giving us a relationship that is perfectly developed. Brilliant.
1	goremeat	80 _76th
Charming, with pleasing dialogue and a tonne of spectacular locations (so much so it makes the date seem practically impossible). I think the film does a great job of showing how romance is so inextricably intertwined with time and place.
1	TheDailyNathan	70 _30th
Two strangers meet on a train... and end up having long rambling conversations about love. I didn't think there was that much chemistry between the actors, and they don't really do much, but talk and talk. So it's a different kind of movie - if you're the kind of person or in the kind of state to ponder about love and all its meaning, some of the conversations and ideas brought up in this movie are great.
1	KramYessev	80 _88th
This is what all 'romantic' films should be like. There's no montage, there's no misunderstanding, there aren't any clichés at all. These characters meet, they talk, they walk through Vienna, they kiss, then it ends. You actually watch them fall in love, something you very rarely see in films. I do have a few problems and there are a few bullshit scenes but for the most part, it redeems the Romance genre. Easily manipulated teenage girls and housewives: watch this, not Twilight!
1	moviebuff18	95 _90th
Freedom, youth, serendipity and longing. Classic backpacker romance of paths crossing travelling. Impulsive, lyrical, natural. Must-see. Before Sunset is even more poignant. An accessible but very indie movie, that favours art over predictability. Truly lovely. Linklater brings his Austin, TX sensibility and gentle grace to an intimate, endearing and poignant story.
1	Trooth	71 _58th
pff yeah bro like I want to watch some romance movie where a guy and girl just talk the whole time. NO I DIDN'T CRY, SHUT UP BRO
1	Yugesh	100 _99th
great dialogue, every other line makes you pause and think about what was said. Great romance and wonderful pictures. Lovely!
1	eCitizen	91 _90th
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delply are both wonderful in this one night together in Vienna. Great music, scenery, but also quite a lot of just the two of them sitting together and talking. Who would have thought that would make such a good movie. It was very entertaining to the end with witty and interesting conversations.
1	mattorama12	85 _94th
Wow, I can't believe it's taken me so long to get around to see this. It's one of the most effective love stories I've ever seen. Does a fantastic job of capturing the feel of a whirlwind romance.
1	YoSaff	93 _95th
Wonderful exploration of love and romance in modern times, where a simple connection made on a train by chance becomes so much more. I've never wanted a film to end less.
1	gokcanz	34 _8th
What an endless night. This film should have been finished in 20 minutes. Before Sunrise could be the most overrated film in history. The girl with yellow teeth and a guy with moronic face. And don't forget that horrible scenario. * Casting, Acting : 5 * Script : 1 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 3 * Naked Eye : 3
1	glm01	86 _87th
86.00.
1	koliak2991	15 _15th
atrocious
1	TamCam	71 _56th
Watching this movie for the first time in the year 2013 and as a person who more or less has spent her whole live in Vienna, I was quite preoccupied with observing how much the city's changed or where the parts were shot. So maybe that's why I couldn't enjoy the story as much as I wanted to. However, it's quite authentic, missing out on too much cheesiness and features cute dialogues. It's also a must-see for everyone who wants to come to Vienna.
1	JaiGuy	90 _92nd
I loved this movie. Who wouldn't fall in love with Julie Delpy after the sunrises?
1	Nick Hamden (Gorgon Reviews)	100 _95th
Amazing amazing amazing movie. It is just two people talking and discovering each other, but it is so real and so great. I just cannot believe it was ever made.
1	deep_green	10 _2nd
A horrible, 'naturalistic' fantasy.
1	Ric	100 _99th
Essentially a 100min dialogue with a pretty background but one of the greatest screen romance
1	dardan	30 _19th
At some point in history philosophers started to argue for the existence of a substrata in reality, which would be a mediative reality - a reality through which reality, by man, can be understood, and could be understood through a dialectical process between reality and man. Here, I, for the first time in time, shall argue for the existence of a substrata of magical bullshit, introduced into reality for the first time here, used to keep the unaware viewer transfixed.
1	Pickle_Man	80 _55th
It's Linklater.
1	feublo	90 _90th
Tender, honest and beautiful dialogue. Both being vulnerable and still slightly immature, just makes the conversation more romantic and pure. To Vienna I go..
1	peyrin	95 _99th
Every line of dialogue in this movie feels like a conversation or a thought I've had before.
1	nobamba	95 _97th
A very involved and organic love story. They, like us, are hanging on to the emotions of every moment. I wish I watched this without knowing there were sequels. Fav scene: the shared human moment when the bartender gives them a bottle of wine.
1	KingArturo	95 _92nd
So intimate, so thoughtful. Just like the conversations you have with yourself from now and then. This movie makes you forget you're watching a movie.
1	Quintonjamin	70 _66th
Interesting and funny at times, but a bit slow more than once. It does have some great long takes, though.
1	WalterMitty	98 _99th
The first time i've watched this masterpiece i remember that i remained astonished by beauty of the dialogues. With literally just two actors the movie is able to capture your attention and never leaves it, not even for a single frame.
1	HeyNiceFilm	72 _29th
"Cleo from 5-7" meets "My Dinner with Andre" People really talk like this? Only in the movies. Ethan Hawke has BDE here (well, a meth pep in general) and Julie Delpy is just too fucking adorable. Could this happen to strangers in 2022 with the creeps we have? As a teen I loved the philosophical musings, same ones which 15+ years later make my eyes roll. Despite its flaws and perhaps unrealistic/unpractical views of love at first sight, its still a cute film. And I like the nontraditional end

Average Percentile 71.01% from 7297 Ratings