Before the Sun Explodes

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Before the Sun Explodes

Released Sep 29, 2017

1h 20m

Drama

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After his wife kicks him out, a comedian is lured in by an intriguing woman who is being stalked, and they share an unforgettable and potentially life-altering night together.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Director Debra Eisenstadt, who also edited and co-wrote with Zeke Farrow, effectively draws us into Ken's challenging world and conflicted psyche, aided immeasurably by actor-comic Dawes' dimensional, empathetic performance.

Sep 28, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It's a tricky, complicated movie, and Dawes and Butler generate a great, weird chemistry.

Nov 17, 2016

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Michael Agresta

Austin Chronicle

It does display a sharp eye for the rootless edges of the L.A. showbiz world, where everyone is some variety of creepy weirdo.

Mar 15, 2016

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Jessica Baxter

Hammer to Nail

Before the Sun Explodes is difficult to watch, but if you can stomach it, you'll be rewarded with a compelling case study of people who live their lives, teetering on the verge of a complete breakdown.

Aug 7, 2017

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Solid indie film that is vey haunting and stayed with me for several weeks for some reason. Made me curious about the director and her work. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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This is definitely a weird movie, but gosh darn, it stuck with me for some reason. And I look forward to seeing what the lead Bill Dawes does next.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/21

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Audience Member

Bill Dawes carries an odd duck of a film that will stay with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/20

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Audience Member

Started with so much potential but half way through it became tedious for no reason. You won't hate that you watched it but you won't remember it either.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/31/18

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Audience Member

Little slow in the middle, but this film has stayed with me for weeks for now. Some great lines and amazing acting. How come THIS is the type of movie that comes and goes without anyone seeing, and a movie that makes no sense like 3 Billboards is an Oscar frontrunner? Check out this gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this film. Stand out performance from Bill Dawes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Debra Eisenstadt

Director

Christine Woods

Diana

Sarah Butler

Holly

Amir Arison

Chip

Bill Dawes

Ken

Anna Margaret Hollyman

Claire

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Synopsis

After his wife kicks him out, a comedian is lured in by an intriguing woman who is being stalked, and they share an unforgettable and potentially life-altering night together.

Director: Debra Eisenstadt
Producer: Debra Eisenstadt, Zeke Farrow, Cosmos Kiindarius
Screenwriter: Debra Eisenstadt, Zeke Farrow
Distributor: Mumtaz Yildirimlar
Production Co: In Motion Pictures, Zekeness, Iron City Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 20m

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