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The Beach

2000 · 1h 59m · Released

R Drama, Adventure, Romance, Thriller

Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.

6.5 The Movie Database
Read the book by Alex Garland

Where to stream The Beach

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

The Beach | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX

Top cast and crew

Danny Boyle Director
Leonardo DiCaprio Richard
Virginie Ledoyen Françoise
Guillaume Canet Étienne
Tilda Swinton Sal
Staffan Kihlbom Christo
Paterson Joseph Keaty
Peter Youngblood Hills Zeph
Robert Carlyle Daffy
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Frequently asked questions about The Beach

Where can I watch The Beach in the United States?

The Beach is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Beach?

The Beach scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Beach?

The Beach stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, and Staffan Kihlbom. Danny Boyle is the director.

How long is The Beach?

The Beach runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).

When did The Beach come out?

The Beach was released on February 3, 2000.

Which studio made The Beach?

The Beach was produced by Figment Films in the United Kingdom.

What was the budget for The Beach?

The Beach was made on a budget of $40,000,000.

How much did The Beach make at the box office?

The Beach grossed $144,056,873 worldwide, against a budget of $40,000,000.

What languages is The Beach in?

The Beach is in English, French, Croatian, Swedish, and Thai, and its original language is English.

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