Before... · 1995–2013
How to Watch Before... in Order
To watch Before Midnight, start with Before Sunrise.
Watch Before... in release order for a first viewing — start with Before Sunrise (1995). There are 3 films, released between 1995–2013. That is 4.8 hours of viewing.
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0 of 3 watched- 1Before Sunrise1995Essential101m
- 2Before Sunset2004Essential80m
- 3Before Midnight2013Essential109m
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TMDB user score- 1Before Sunrise19958.0
- 2Before Sunset20047.8
- 3Before Midnight20137.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Before...?
For a first viewing, watch Before... in release order, starting with Before Sunrise (1995) and ending with Before Midnight (2013). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Before... films are there?
There are 3 Before... films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Before...?
Start with Before Sunrise, released in 1995. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Before...?
Watching every Before... film takes 4.8 hours.
Last updated September 25, 2026