There was also a difference of about 19 years in the release date of these two productions. Before Sunrise was released in January 1995 and directed by Richard Linklater: The Best of Me was released in October 2014 and directed by Michael Hoffman. Before Sunrise was nominated for Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Original Screenplay and Best Kiss Best of Me did not receive no awards to date nor has the film been nominated for any. The plot of The Best of Me is typical. Michelle Monaghan plays Amanda as an adult and Liana Liberato plays Amanda as a teenager while James Marsden plays Dawson as an adult and Luke Bracey plays Dawson as a teenager Amanda and Dawson are described as soulmates who meet as teenagers,