8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Before Sunset (2004)
Before Sunset (2004)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on deeply personal, apolitical themes of love, regret, and human connection, rather than promoting any specific political ideology or offering political solutions, leads to a neutral rating. While characters express individual viewpoints, these are contextualized within their personal narratives and do not constitute the film's dominant political thesis.
The film features traditional casting with its two white protagonists and a predominantly white supporting cast, consistent with its European setting. The narrative focuses on their personal experiences and relationship, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Before Sunset" primarily focuses on the romantic relationship and philosophical discussions between its two heterosexual protagonists, Jesse and Céline. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
Before Sunset does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative is entirely centered on the dialogue and relationship between its two main protagonists, Jesse and Céline, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Before Sunset is an original film continuing the story of characters established in Before Sunrise. No characters from prior canon or historical figures are depicted with a different gender than their original or established portrayal.
The film features the same two main characters, Jesse and Céline, portrayed by the original actors, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, respectively. Their race remains consistent with their initial portrayal in "Before Sunrise," and there is no prior source material establishing them as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.4
9.1
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