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The Sea Inside

2004·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
Euthanasia DebateParalyzed ProtagonistExistential DramaSpanish CinemaMelancholy RomancePhilosophicalIntimate StorytellingCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream The Sea Inside?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sea Inside from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 37 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Sea Inside worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74).

Is The Sea Inside okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Sea Inside plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Sea Inside?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Was The Sea Inside a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$44 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

Is The Sea Inside in English?

SpanishCatalanGalician

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Catalan and Galician.