Before Night Falls
2000, English. Directed by Julian Schnabel.
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 318 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Before Night Falls
Before Night Falls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Julian SchnabelDirector
- Javier BardemReinaldo Arenas
- Olivier MartinezLazaro Gomez Carilles
- Johnny DeppBon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
- Andrea Di StefanoPepe Malas
- Santiago MagillTomas Diego
- John OrtizJuan Abreu
- Héctor BabencoVirgilio Pinera
- Francisco GattornoJorge Camacho
- Marisol Padilla SánchezMargarita Camacho
- Michael WincottHerberto Zorilla Ochoa
- Sean PennCuco Sanchez
- Najwa NimriFina Zorilla Ochoa
Details
- Released
- 3 September 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lázaro Gómez Carriles, Julian Schnabel, Cunningham O'Keefe
- Box office
- $8.5M
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What Before Night Falls is based on
Before Night Falls is based on Before Night Falls (1992) by Reinaldo Arenas, published by Tusquets Editores.
1992
Before Night Falls
By Reinaldo Arenas
Published by Tusquets Editores
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Before Night Falls: quick answers
Is Before Night Falls worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 318 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Before Night Falls have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Before Night Falls. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Before Night Falls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Before Night Falls is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Before Night Falls on?
Before Night Falls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Before Night Falls?
If you liked Before Night Falls, try Che: Part One, It's My Party, The Hours.
Who directed Before Night Falls?
Before Night Falls (2000) was directed by Julian Schnabel and stars Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp.
What is Before Night Falls based on?
Before Night Falls is based on Before Night Falls (1992) by Reinaldo Arenas, published by Tusquets Editores.