---
title: "Before Midnight"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/before-midnight-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 132344
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Before Midnight (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/before-midnight-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Before Midnight is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction, Faliro House Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Jesse and Celine face new relationship tensions while vacationing in Greece after nine years together."

### Why Watch
- Explores the complexities of a long-term relationship
- Features strong performances from the returning lead characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Depicts heavy emotional conflict between partners
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature dramatic themes regarding relationships and life decisions.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, dramatic, mature, thoughtful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/before-midnight-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Linklater
- **Networks / Studios**: Castle Rock Entertainment, Detour Filmproduction, Faliro House Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Jesse*
- **Julie Delpy** as *Céline*
- **Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick** as *Hank*
- **Jennifer Prior** as *Ella*
- **Charlotte Prior** as *Nina*
- **Xenia Kalogeropoulou** as *Natalia*
- **Walter Lassally** as *Patrick*
- **Ariane Labed** as *Anna*
- **Yiannis Papadopoulos** as *Achilleas*
- **Athina Rachel Tsangari** as *Ariadni*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Before Midnight released?
The film was released in the US on 05/24/2013.

### Q: What genre is Before Midnight?
The film is categorized as Romance and Drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of Before Midnight?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: Where do Jesse and Celine live?
They live in Paris with twin daughters.

### Q: Why are Jesse and Celine in Greece?
They spent a summer in Greece at the invitation of an author colleague of Jesse's.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Before Midnight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/132344)

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