Before Dawn

2024·Movie
1h 41min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes31%79%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with Showtime

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

War leaves scars. Heroes leave legends.

After leaving his family's sheep farm in the Australian outback, a young man joins his countrymen on the western front of World War I with hopes of helping expedite an end to the bloody conflict. But as war rages on, he is forced to grapple with the brutal realities of trench warfare, including a near-constant battle to keep himself alive—without leaving another man behind. Inspired by the real-life diary entries of local ANZACs, the feature film details the untold story of some of Australia’s greatest military victories.
WWI DramaTrench WarfareHistorical AuthenticitySurvival StoryPsychological TollBrotherhood in CombatGritty RealismEmotional DepthSacrifice

Crew

Directed by:
Jordon Prince-Wright
Written by:
Jordon Prince-Wright, Jarrad Russell
Produced by:
Jeffrey Prince-Wright, Ian Hale, Jordon Prince-Wright
Composed by:
Sean Tinnion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Before Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Before Dawn legally?

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with Showtime

Before Dawn is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Before Dawn worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Before Dawn rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Before Dawn?

1 h 41 min

Before Dawn runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Before Dawn based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Before Dawn?

Critics31
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Before Dawn higher (67) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Before Dawn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Before Dawn?

39ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+25

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Before Dawn in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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