Before Sunrise (1995)

Drama Romance
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

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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Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter (1945)1
 The Clock
The Clock (1945)2
 Letter from an Unknown Woman
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)3
 My Dinner with Andre
My Dinner with Andre (1981)4
 Annie Hall
Annie Hall (1977)5

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Before We Go
Before We Go (2014)6
 Blue Jay
Blue Jay (2016)7
 Medicine for Melancholy
Medicine for Melancholy (2008)8
 Once
Once (2007)9
 2 Days in Paris
2 Days in Paris (2007)10

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Influenced By

  1. Brief Encounter (1945)
    "This classic film portrays a fleeting love affair between two married individuals who meet at a railway station, emphasizing themes of brief connections and bittersweet romance." CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  2. The Clock (1945)
    "Starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker, this romance unfolds over a single day in New York City, mirroring "Before Sunrise's" real-time structure and exploration of brief, intense relationships." CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  3. Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
    "Directed by Max Ophüls, this film delves into themes of fleeting love and the emotional weight of brief connections, paralleling the transient yet profound encounter in "Before Sunrise."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  4. My Dinner with Andre (1981)
    "This dialogue-driven narrative centers on a philosophical conversation between two men, likely shaping "Before Sunrise's" emphasis on character-driven exchanges and deep discussions." CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  5. Annie Hall (1977)
    "Woody Allen's film blends humor and depth in its exploration of relationships, likely influencing Linklater’s conversational style and the emotional exploration of love in "Before Sunrise."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup

Influenced

  1. Before We Go (2014)
    "Directed by Chris Evans, this film follows two strangers who meet in New York City and spend the night exploring the city together, reminiscent of the spontaneous connection in "Before Sunrise."" 12 Movies to Watch if You Love the Before Trilogy Josie Greenwood MovieWeb
  2. Blue Jay (2016)
    "Starring Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass, this film portrays former high school sweethearts who reunite by chance and spend a day reminiscing, echoing the intimate dialogues of "Before Sunrise."" 12 Movies to Watch if You Love the Before Trilogy Josie Greenwood MovieWeb
  3. Medicine for Melancholy (2008)
    "Directed by Barry Jenkins, this film follows two characters who, after a one-night stand, spend the day together in San Francisco, engaging in deep conversations about life and identity, similar to the interactions in "Before Sunrise."" Past Lives: Meet-Cute Legacy of Before Sunrise - Loud And Clear Reviews Loudandclearreviews
  4. Once (2007)
    "This Irish musical romance follows two musicians who form a deep connection over a short period, paralleling the brief yet profound relationship in "Before Sunrise."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  5. 2 Days in Paris (2007)
    "Directed by Julie Delpy, who also starred in "Before Sunrise," this film explores relationship dynamics with humor and realism, influenced by her collaboration with Richard Linklater." CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup