Before Dawn

Jim Collins leaves his family sheep farm in the Australian outback to join the army during World War I. After deploying to the Western Front, he hopes to help end the conflict quickly. However, he soon struggles with the brutal and relentless nature of trench warfare. As his comrades fall and hope diminishes, Jim faces a pivotal moment during a major Australian military victory where he must balance his own survival with the responsibility of not abandoning his fellow soldiers.

This Australian war drama was directed and produced by Jordon Prince-Wright, with a screenplay by Jarrad Russell. The film stars Levi Miller in the lead role of Jim Collins, alongside Travis Jeffery, Ed Oxenbould, Stephen Peacocke, Myles Pollard, and Tim Franklin. The production involved a credited cast of 27 performers.

Released on April 4, 2024, the film has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a higher score of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 106 votes.