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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

Summary: American tourist Jesse and French student Celine meet by chance on the train from Budapest to Vienna. Sensing that they are developing a connection, Jesse asks Celine to spend the day with him in Vienna, and she agrees. Passing the time before his scheduled flight the next morning. How do two perfect strangers connect so intimately over the course of a single day? What is that special thing that bonds two people so strongly? As their bond turns to love, what will happen to them the next morning when Jesse flies away?
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: Rated R for some strong language.
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment
Genres: Drama, Romance
Countries: USA, Austria, Switzerland
Languages: English, German, French
Home Release Date: Nov 6, 2001
Director Credit
Richard Linklater Director
Writer Credit
Kim Krizan Written By
Richard Linklater Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Ethan Hawke Jesse
Julie Delpy Celine
Cast Credit
Andrea Eckert Wife On Train
Bilge Jeschim Belly Dancer
Dominik Castell Street Poet
Erni Mangold Palm Reader
Hanno Pöschl Husband On Train
Hans Weingartner Cafe Patron
Harald Waiglein Guitarist In Club
Haymon Maria Buttinger Bartender
Karl Bruckschwaiger Guy On Bridge
Kurti Percussionist
Liese Lyon Cafe Patron
Peter Ily Huemer Cafe Patron
Tex Rubinowitz Guy On Bridge
Producer Credit
Anne Walker-McBay Producer
Ellen Winn Wendl Co-Producer
Gernot Schaffler Co-Producer
Gregory Jacobs Associate Producer
John Sloss Executive Producer
Wolfgang Ramml Co-Producer
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