The Beach

2000·Movie
1h 59min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic756.5Rotten Tomatoes––

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Hulu

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The Beach fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

Somewhere on this planet it must exist.

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.
Psychological ThrillerUtopian DescentSocial CritiqueTropical AdventureDisillusioning JourneyBackpacking CultureHuman NatureIntense & ProvocativeVisually Stunning

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Boyle, Anna Worley, George Walker
Written by:
Alex Garland, John Hodge
Produced by:
Kate Dowd, Judy Britten, Gail Stevens
Composed by:
Angelo Badalamenti, Shaznay Lewis, Peter Lindsay

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Beach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beach legally?

Hulu

The Beach is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Beach worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beach rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Beach?

1 h 59 min

The Beach runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The Beach based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beach?

Critics75
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Beach higher (75) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Beach a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$144 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $144 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is The Beach in?

EnglishFrenchCroatianSwedishThai

It was made in English, with some French, Croatian, Swedish, Thai. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Beach?

89ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+75

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beach in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Beach use?

Through the Eyes of MadnessAdaptation Relationship OverhaulDrugs Are GoodFirst-Person SmartassUtopia Justifies the MeansDecomposite CharacterEveryone Has StandardsUnreliable NarratorHidden Purpose TestAdaptation DistillationDouble StandardDespair Event Horizonand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for The Beach, including Through the Eyes of Madness, Adaptation Relationship Overhaul, Drugs Are Good.

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