Before I Disappear (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Before I Disappear is a 2014 drama directed by Shawn Christensen, starring Ron Perlman, Richard Schiff and Emmy Rossum. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $10,078 worldwide. Critics gave it 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Shawn Christensen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Before I Disappear About?
The premise of Before I Disappear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Richie is struggling with personal turmoil and attempts suicide, but his plans are interrupted when his sister asks him to babysit her young daughter. Reluctantly agreeing, he finds himself on a surprising nighttime journey through Manhattan. As he cares for the spirited girl, he unexpectedly forms bonds with strangers and rediscovers a sense of hope amidst his own struggles, realizing that even in difficult times, a brighter future is possible.
Before I Disappear Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide attempt
- wrist slitting
- attempted suicide
- depression
- death of girlfriend
- regret
- written by star
- directed by star
- based on short film
- man wears underwear
- man in a bathtub
- long take
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- ringing telephone
- dead girl
- toilet
- undressing
- man undresses
- brother sister relationship
- wearing clothes in a bathtub
- bloody bathtub
- bowling alley
- uncle niece relationship
- drug addict
- blood
- wrist bandage
- dance
- dancing
- apartment
- apartment building
- crying girl
- grudge
- flip book
- drawing
- babysitting
- cell phone
- mistress
- home wrecking
- reconciliation
- asking for help
- estranged siblings
- estranged brother
- estranged family member
- trust issues
- curfew
- bowling ball
- bare chested male
- hairy chest
- bathtub
- bathroom
- boxer briefs
Before I Disappear Cast
Ron Perlman leads the cast, with Richard Schiff and Emmy Rossum. Directed by Shawn Christensen; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shawn Christensen
Also Starring in Before I Disappear
· 1 moreMore from Shawn Christensen
More films directed by Shawn Christensen, best-rated first: The Vanishing Of Sidney Hall and Brink.
Before I Disappear Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Before I Disappear 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 34% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Before I Disappear Plot Summary
What happens in Before I Disappear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richie finds himself overwhelmed by a whirlwind of stress stemming from his longing for his girlfriend, Vista, joblessness, and the overpowering effects of drug use. Confronted with the grim reality that today might be his last due to being broke and unable to buy more drugs, his world takes an unexpected turn when his estranged sister, Maggie, suddenly reaches out. She urgently requests him to pick up her daughter, Sophia, from school. Despite their five-year silence, Richie reluctantly agrees to help.
Full summary
The whole story of Before I Disappear, scene by scene
Before I Disappear Box Office
Before I Disappear grossed $10,078 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.1K
- US & Canada
- $10.1K
Before I Disappear Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Before I Disappear.
How Well Do You Know Before I Disappear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the main struggle Richie faces at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Before I Disappear
11 cars on screen, including the 1992 Vauxhall Astra MkIII and the Land-Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon.
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Background role -
2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Background role
Before I Disappear Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Curfew” and “The Long Goodnight”.
- Also known as
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- Curfew
- The Long Goodnight
- Untitled Shawn Christensen Project
- Zanim znikne
- Пока я не исчезну
- Ben Kaybolmadan Önce
- 在我消失前
- לפני שאעלם
- Înainte să dispar
- 떠나기 전 해야할 일
- Zanim zniknę
- Πριν Εξαφανιστώ
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- 在我消失之前
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Before I Disappear FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Before I Disappear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Before I Disappear?
Before I Disappear runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Before I Disappear released?
Before I Disappear was released on November 28, 2014.
Who directed Before I Disappear?
Before I Disappear was directed by Shawn Christensen.
More films by Shawn Christensen Who is in the cast of Before I Disappear?
Before I Disappear stars Ron Perlman, Richard Schiff and Emmy Rossum, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Before I Disappear make at the box office?
Before I Disappear grossed $10,078 worldwide.
How is Before I Disappear rated?
Before I Disappear has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Before I Disappear have a post-credit scene?
No. Before I Disappear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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