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The Beach

R

Released Feb 11, 2000

2 hr. 0 min.

Drama

Adventure

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21%

122 Reviews

Tomatometer

57%

100,000+ Ratings

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The desire to find something real -- to connect with something or someone -- is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to "The Beach," a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect.

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Critics Consensus

Critics say The Beach is unfocused and muddled, a shallow adaptation of the novel it is based on. Points go to the gorgeous cinematography, though.

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comodour o

thought provoking af

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Avalon T

Interesting movie. Not one of my favourites but an interesting story with good actors.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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M B

This was good, with interesting voiceover dialogue. The last third's a mess, but crazy low reviews for an above average Dicaprio film. Worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Dangerous

Not as bad as critics say. And has it's own important message.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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mark o

Amazing Film. One of my favs...But won't budge 'Heat' , 'Shawshank Redemption' or 'The Revenant' off the top spots ! ...Develops very nicely and has a nice atmospheric 'feel'. Di Caprio is superb as usual.... Laughable that this got one Star ! Those reviewers are on crack !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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stuart s

Way underrated in my opinion. DiCap does a great job. Coming of age, exotic location and Virginie Ledoyen. How can you go wrong?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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Danny Boyle

Director

Leonardo DiCaprio

Richard

Tilda Swinton

Sal

Virginie Ledoyen

Francoise

Guillaume Canet

Etienne

Paterson Joseph

Keaty

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Victoria Luxford

BBC.com

An intriguing mystery with a great soundtrack. I think Leonardo DiCaprio has had such an interesting career, and this is a great example of what he does so well.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 6, 2023

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

A narrative that tries to juggle thriller elements, tons of pop culture imagery, and way too much philosophical baggage.

Apr 6, 2010

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The Beach is nothing to write home about, though the landscapes are ravishing. The movie itself is neither fish nor fowl.

Mar 31, 2008

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Danny Brogan

Common Sense Media

Sun, sea, and observations on how Richard (a young DiCaprio) survived the world without a smartphone, make this 2000 film a satisfying title to reflect on with families.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 13, 2022

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

the beach featured in The Beach was soon ruined by visitors, a detail that fits in with the reductive, wrong-headedness of the whole enterprise

Rated: 2/5

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Tony Black

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Apocalypse Now 2 - Beach Vacation.

Rated: 2/5

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Synopsis

The desire to find something real -- to connect with something or someone -- is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to "The Beach," a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect.

Director: Danny Boyle
Screenwriter: Alex Garland, John Hodge
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Figment Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.8M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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