Before I Forget (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Before I Forget is a 2008 romantic drama. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $122,071 worldwide. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Before I Forget About?
The premise of Before I Forget without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gay gigolo grapples with aging, financial struggles, and HIV as he embarks on a journey toward self-acceptance and freedom. Facing the threat of losing his inheritance due to a wealthy benefactor’s family, Jacques Nolot’s character confronts the fear of being forgotten and the possibility of returning to a life on the streets, seeking liberation and a sense of belonging.
Before I Forget Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Before I Forget 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Before I Forget Plot Summary
What happens in Before I Forget from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pierre, a 58-year-old gay man, finds himself at a crossroads, grappling with the stark contrast between his once-lustrous past as a hustler and the harsh realities of aging. His earlier years, filled with reckless abandon and a voracious appetite for pleasure, have now dulled into a sense of persistent discontent, punctuated by chronic insomnia and anxiety fueled by caffeine. Adding to his struggles is the weight of a 24-year-old HIV diagnosis that looms over him like a shadow.
Full summary
The whole story of Before I Forget, scene by scene
Before I Forget Box Office
Before I Forget grossed $122,071 worldwide. $27,611 came from the US and Canada and $94,460 (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$122.1K
- US & Canada
- $27.6K
- International
- $94.5K
How Well Do You Know Before I Forget?
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 Pierre's age in the movie?
Cars in Before I Forget
3 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and the 2006 Dodge Charger.
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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role -
2006 Dodge Charger Background role -
1995 SAAB 900 Cabrio Background role
Before I Forget Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Mielőtt elfelejtem” and “Пока не забыл”.
- Also known as
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- Mielőtt elfelejtem
- Пока не забыл
- Tracey Despedaçada
- Ein Anfang vor dem Ende
- Antes que eu Esqueça
- 在我遗忘之前
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Before I Forget FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Before I Forget, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Before I Forget?
Before I Forget runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Before I Forget released?
Before I Forget was released on July 18, 2008.
How much did Before I Forget make at the box office?
Before I Forget grossed $122,071 worldwide ($27,611 domestic, $94,460 international).
How is Before I Forget rated?
Before I Forget has 78 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Before I Forget have a post-credit scene?
No. Before I Forget has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Before I Forget in?
The original language of Before I Forget is Portuguese.
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