Before Dawn
“War leaves scars. Heroes leave legends.”
Synopsis
After leaving his family's sheep farm in the Australian outback, a young man joins his countrymen on the western front of World War I with hopes of helping expedite an end to the bloody conflict. But as war rages on, he is forced to grapple with the brutal realities of trench warfare, including a near-constant battle to keep himself alive—without leaving another man behind. Inspired by the real-life diary entries of local ANZACs, the feature film details the untold story of some of Australia’s greatest military victories.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-29
Top Cast
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Levi Miller
Jim Collins
Travis Jeffery
Thomas Nickels
Ed Oxenbould
Don
Stephen Peacocke
Cpl Beale
Myles Pollard
Sgt Beaufort
Tim Franklin
Big Tooth
Jordan Dulieu
Ned Wright
Darren Jasper
Anzac Soldier
Oscar Millar
Hammond
Lawrence Murphy
Charlie
Isaac Davies
The Bloody Digger
Noah D'Annunzio
Photographer
Peter Sullivan
Archie
Peter Williams
Roy
Robbie Anderson
Anzac Soldier
Paul Walenkamp
Lieutenant Longhorn
Mitchell Page
Dogs
Alex Arco
Anzac Soldier 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysJuly 19, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 5, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordon Prince-Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordon Prince-Wright, Jarrad Russell
- Original Title
- Before Dawn
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Prince-Wright Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordon Prince-Wright
Jordon Prince-Wright, Jarrad Russell
Daniel Quinn
Saxon Wright
Jordon Prince-Wright, Ian Hale, Daniel Chen, Mandy Chen, Brad Hammond
Department Leadership Roster
Jordon Prince-Wright
Producer
Daniel Quinn
Director of Photography
Saxon Wright
Editor
Jordon Prince-Wright
Director
Jarrad Russell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before Dawn
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What is Before Dawn about?
After leaving his family's sheep farm in the Australian outback, a young man joins his countrymen on the western front of World War I with hopes of helping expedite an end to the bloody conflict. But as war rages on, he is forced to grapple with the brutal realities of trench warfare, including a near-constant battle to keep himself alive—without leaving another man behind. Inspired by the real-life diary entries of local ANZACs, the feature film details the untold story of some of Australia’s greatest military victories.
Who directed Before Dawn?
Before Dawn was directed by Jordon Prince-Wright.
Who stars in Before Dawn?
The principal cast of Before Dawn includes Levi Miller, Travis Jeffery, Ed Oxenbould, Stephen Peacocke, Myles Pollard.
When was Before Dawn released and how long is it?
Before Dawn was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before Dawn?
Before Dawn holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).