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Beyond the Sea

PG-13

Released Sep 11, 2004

2 hr. 1 min.

Biography

Drama

List

42%

156 Reviews

Tomatometer

64%

10,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

As a boy, Bobby Darin (Kevin Spacey) nearly died from rheumatic fever. While it left him with a weakened heart, it didn't weaken his desire to become the most popular singer in the country. Knowing that he's living on borrowed time, Bobby works nonstop to conquer the pop and jazz worlds with hits like "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife." But as the '60s come into full swing, Bobby sees his style of singing fall out of favor, and his marriage to actress Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth) suffer.

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Critics Consensus

Kevin Spacey's bio of singer Bobby Darin is either a fearless piece of showmanship or an embarrassing vanity project, according to critics.

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Tyler S

Not bad. Some cringy moments every now and then but it was a nice way to tell Bobby Darin's story. I really enjoyed how the story was actually told.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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phil o

Really expected more out of this one. A large amount of stereotypes jam packed into one episode. Ending is wack too.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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isla s

This is a reasonably well made film but the plot/story is just so depressing and the main character is distinctly unlikeable. Its interesting I suppose to see what happened but its far from a gripping or engrossing watch, I'd say. Kevin Spacey (the least said about him the better) plays a rather spoilt, vain man with some decent associates, who have to put up with his strops. Bob Hoskins and John Goodman give decent performances and Kate Bosworth is ok as his other half, Sandra Dee. Its an ok watch but not especially memorable and I wouldn't particularly recommend it as such, no.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Spacey is simply spot on in this movie and in fact, makes a better Bobby Darin than Bobby Darin ever did.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

"Beyond The Sea" played on the big screen went to Arc Light opening week instantly loved it, soundtrack awesome it was like watching & listening to the legendary Bobby Darin amazing how spot on Kevin Spacey vocals and mannerisms are, great movie highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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steve d

well made with strong performances and a worthy subject (Unfortunately Spacy has hurt it with what we now know about him).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Kevin Spacey

Bobby Darin

Kate Bosworth

Sandra Dee

John Goodman

Steve Blauner

Bob Hoskins

Charlie Cassotto Maffia

Brenda Blethyn

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Rated: B+

Apr 12, 2011

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Paul Clinton (CNN.com)

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Many people under 40 may not even remember Bobby Darin, let alone know about his remarkable life story. Beyond the Sea may rectify that problem and stand as a wonderful tribute to an amazing talent who left us all too soon.

Dec 30, 2006

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

[Beyond the Sea is] about a man; a man who only wanted to be remembered as a human being and a great performer. And it's a film that may just garner an Oscar nod for another great performer, Kevin Spacey.

Nov 6, 2019

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Sean Nelson

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Beyond the Sea ranks among the worst films of its sub-subgenre because its director/star only seems interested in making the film to exploit his remarkable physical resemblance to the title character.

Aug 22, 2017

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Peter Sobczynski

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Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2011

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Synopsis

As a boy, Bobby Darin (Kevin Spacey) nearly died from rheumatic fever. While it left him with a weakened heart, it didn't weaken his desire to become the most popular singer in the country. Knowing that he's living on borrowed time, Bobby works nonstop to conquer the pop and jazz worlds with hits like "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife." But as the '60s come into full swing, Bobby sees his style of singing fall out of favor, and his marriage to actress Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth) suffer.

Director: Kevin Spacey
Executive Producer: Mark Damon, Joanne Horowitz
Screenwriter: Kevin Spacey, Lewis Colick
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Trigger Street Productions, Visionview
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Scene of Sensuality)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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