Before Midnight is a 2013 American romantic drama film and the sequel Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004). Like its predecessors, the film was directed by Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. As with the previous film, Linklater, Hawke, and Delpy shared screenplay credit. Following a limited opening in May, the film was released wide on June 14, 2013. Before Midnight received widespread acclaim from critics and grossed over $20 million worldwide.