Where can I watch and stream the Before… movies?

Streaming rights for the Before… movies change frequently depending on your region. Check the individual movie cards above to find real-time streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

Is the Before… Collection worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! The Before… Collection offers a fantastic cinematic experience with rich world-building. It is highly rated by fans and critics alike, making it a perfect choice for your next movie marathon.

Before… Collection

Q: What is the correct watch order for the Before… Collection?

To get the ultimate experience, we recommend watching the Before… Collection in the chronological order listed in our overview above. This ensures you follow the timeline, character arcs, and plot twists exactly as the creators intended.

★ 7.8 3 movies

DRAMA · ROMANCE · 1995–2013

Discover the Before Collection, Richard Linklater's acclaimed romance trilogy. Trace Jesse and Céline's journey of love across time.

Editor's Note

Before Collection: A Cinematic Romance Masterpiece. Experience the unparalleled romance of Richard Linklater’s masterpiece, the Before Collection. Spanning nearly two decades, this iconic film trilogy follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) as their captivating love story unfolds across Europe. From a chance meeting in Before Sunrise to the bittersweet reunion of Before Sunset and the raw reality of Before Midnight, these romantic movies capture the profound nuances of connection, time, and destiny. Discover why this indie film franchise truly remains the ultimate exploration of enduring love.

Watch order for the Before… Collection

The Before… Collection consists of 3 films released from 1995 to 2013. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Drama and Romance genre.

Before Sunrise (1995)

Drama Romance

Jesse and Celine are strangers when they meet on a train cutting through Europe, but something pulls them off at Vienna together,...

Score 8.0

Before Sunset (2004)

Drama Romance

Nine years have passed since Jesse and Celine shared one electric night in Vienna, and life has moved on in all the...

Score 7.8

Before Midnight (2013)

Drama Romance

Jesse and Celine are still together, still talking, but the romance of Vienna and Paris has given way to something harder and...

Score 7.5

Release timeline

3 films · 18 years

PEAK

8.0

AVG

7.8

LOW

7.5

8.2

7.8

7.3

↑ PEAK

8.0

7.8

7.5

↓ LOW

199520042013

Frequently asked

What is the correct watch order for the Before… Collection movies?

For the best experience, we recommend watching the 3 movies of the Before… Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.

How many movies are in the Before… Collection collection?

The Before… Collection collection currently consists of 3 movies.

Is the Before… Collection series worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! With 3 connected films, the Before… Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!