Before Sunrise
"Before Sunrise" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 1995, and was theatrically released eight days later. A modest commercial success, grossing $5.5 million against a $2.5 million budget, it received critical acclaim, particularly for its exploration of postmodern romance, Linklater's direction, and acting performances. "Before Sunrise" also received a rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and appeared on many critics' lists of the greatest films of the year. A sequel, "Before Sunset", was released in 2004, and a third film, "Before Midnight", was released in 2013.