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The Beach (2000)

“Somewhere on this planet it must exist.”

6.5/10 · 4,815 votes 1h 59m r AdventureThrillerRomanceDrama

#76 of 125 films from 2000 #987 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Danny Boyle · Written by John Hodge, Alex Garland

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Overview

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.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioas Richard
Virginie Ledoyenas Françoise
Guillaume Canetas Étienne
Tilda Swintonas Sal
Staffan Kihlbomas Christo
Paterson Josephas Keaty
Peter Youngblood Hillsas Zeph
Robert Carlyleas Daffy
Jerry Swindallas Sammy
Lars Arentz-Hansenas Bugs
Jukka Hiltunenas Karl
Magnus Lindgrenas Sten
Daniel York Lohas Hustler
Daniel Caltagironeas Unhygienix

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 2000
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAdventure, Thriller, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$144,056,873 (3.6× budget)
IMDbtt0163978

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Questions

How long is The Beach?
The Beach runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Beach worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 4,815 votes, which places it #76 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 40%) and #987 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Beach?
The Beach was directed by Danny Boyle. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Trainspotting (1996), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), 28 Days Later (2002).
Who stars in The Beach?
Leonardo DiCaprio as Richard; Virginie Ledoyen as Françoise; Guillaume Canet as Étienne; Tilda Swinton as Sal; Staffan Kihlbom as Christo; Paterson Joseph as Keaty.
What is The Beach rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Beach?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35907.

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