The Beach (2000)

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The Beach (2000) poster

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.

Director: Danny Boyle
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography: Darius Khondji
Editing: Masahiro Hirakubo
Production: Figment Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Hrvatski, svenska, ภาษาไทย
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $144M
Original Language: en

Themes

Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Ocean and Sea Adventures

Keywords

exotic island, beach, based on novel or book, hippie, map, commune, delusion, shark attack, thailand, backpacker, community, marijuana, shark, extramarital affair, voiceover

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beach about?
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.
Who directed The Beach?
The Beach was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in The Beach?
The Beach stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Staffan Kihlbom, Paterson Joseph.
How long is The Beach?
The Beach has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The Beach?
The Beach is a Drama, Adventure, Romance, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Beach?
The Beach had a budget of $40M.
How much did The Beach gross?
The Beach grossed $144M worldwide.
Where was The Beach produced?
The Beach was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Beach?
The themes of The Beach include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Ocean and Sea Adventures.