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The Sea Inside (2004)

7.6/10 · 1,050 votes 2h 6m pg-13 Drama

#16 of 179 films from 2004 #682 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar · Written by Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil

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Overview

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.

Cast

Javier Bardemas Ramón Sampedro
Belén Ruedaas Julia
Lola Dueñasas Rosa
Joan Dalmauas Joaquín
Josep Maria Pouas Padre Francisco
Mabel Riveraas Manuela
Celso Bugalloas José
Clara Seguraas Gené
Alberto Jiménezas Germán
Tamar Novasas Javi
Alberto Amarillaas Hermano Andrés
Francesc Garridoas Marc
Andrea Occhipintias Santiago
Federico Pérez Reyas Conductor

Facts

Release dateSeptember 3, 2004
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
Original titleMar adentro
LanguageES
Budget$12,806,000
Box office$43,731,621 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt0369702

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Questions

How long is The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Sea Inside worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,050 votes, which places it #16 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 92%) and #682 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Others (2001), Open Your Eyes (1997), Thesis (1996).
Who stars in The Sea Inside?
Javier Bardem as Ramón Sampedro; Belén Rueda as Julia; Lola Dueñas as Rosa; Joan Dalmau as Joaquín; Josep Maria Pou as Padre Francisco; Mabel Rivera as Manuela.
What is The Sea Inside rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Sea Inside?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/136292.

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