Movie

Before Sunset

“What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?”

★ 7.8(3,795)20041h 20m

Before Sunset is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Before Sunset

🇩🇪 Germany

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Director: Richard Linklater
Release date: 2004-06-16
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Box office: $15,992,615
Budget: $2,700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Independent Pictures
Part of: Before... Collection

Before Sunset — trailer

About Before Sunset

Before Sunset is a 2004 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Vernon Dobtcheff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 3,795 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Before Sunset in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ethan Hawke

Jesse

Julie Delpy

Céline

Vernon Dobtcheff

Bookstore Manager

Louise Lemoine Torrès

Journalist #1

Rodolphe Pauly

Journalist #2

Mariane Plasteig

Waitress

Diabolo

Philippe

Denis Evrard

Boat Attendant

Albert Delpy

Man at Grill

Marie Pillet

Woman in Courtyard

Themes & keywords

journalisttalkingsoulmateswalkingparis, francebookshoplove of one's lifeauthorsemi autobiographicalromanticcliché

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Before Sunset in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Before Sunset on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Before Sunset on Netflix?+

Before Sunset is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Before Sunset?+

Before Sunset has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Before Sunset?+

Before Sunset stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff, Louise Lemoine Torrès and Rodolphe Pauly.

When did Before Sunset come out?+

Before Sunset is a 2004 movie directed by Richard Linklater.

What genre is Before Sunset?+

Before Sunset is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Before Sunset?+

Before Sunset was directed by Richard Linklater.