Across the Universe (2007)
All you need is love.
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
Director: Julie Taymor
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: September 14, 2007
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Evan Rachel Wood - Lucy Carrigan
- Jim Sturgess - Jude
- Joe Anderson - Max Carrigan
- Dana Fuchs - Sadie
- Martin Luther - Jo-Jo
- T.V. Carpio - Prudence
- Spencer Liff - Daniel
- Lisa Dwyer Hogg - Molly
- Nicholas Lumley - Cyril
- Michael Ryan - Phil
Screenplay
- Dick Clement (Screenplay)
- Ian La Frenais (Screenplay)
Music: Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography: Bruno Delbonnel
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Revolution Studios, Team Todd, Gross Entertainment, Sound Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $30M
Original Language: en
Themes
Love Stories Crossing Cultures
Keywords
vietnam war, protest, musical, liverpool, england, riot, cultural difference, university, fantasy sequence, anti war, police arrest, march, woman director, 1960s, jukebox musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Across the Universe about?
- When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
- Who directed Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe was directed by Julie Taymor.
- Who stars in Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther, T.V. Carpio.
- How long is Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe had a budget of $45M.
- How much did Across the Universe gross?
- Across the Universe grossed $30M worldwide.
- Where was Across the Universe produced?
- Across the Universe was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Across the Universe?
- The themes of Across the Universe include: Love Stories Crossing Cultures.