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Movie Info

Release Date: February 03, 2000
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Thriller Adventure Romance
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $144,056,873
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
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21%
Tomatometer
43
43/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
4,661 votes
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6.6/10
IMDb
268,112 votes
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The Beach

2000

"Paradise found, or a nightmare disguised?"

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La Playa? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Praia? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ア・ビーチ? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: λΉ„μΉ˜? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: θΏ·εΉ»ζ²™η˜? All international titles (10) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Available in Romania on Disney Plus

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Box Office

Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $144,056,873
Profit $104,056,873
ROI +260.1% (3.6x)

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The Beach is directed by Danny Boyle .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Beach

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  • The Beach was filmed primarily on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in Thailand, which was chosen for its stunning natural beauty and clear waters.

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  • Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Richard, was inspired by the real-life phenomenon of backpackers seeking utopian experiences, reflecting a cultural critique of paradise-seeking behavior.

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  • During the filming, the crew faced challenges with local authorities due to environmental concerns, leading to restrictions on how they could use the beach and surrounding areas.

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  • The film features a scene where Richard watches a famous Thai film, which serves as an homage to the local cinema and culture.

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  • Virginie Ledoyen, who played Francoise, was initially considered for the role of Lisa, but Tilda Swinton ultimately secured that role.

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  • In one scene, the beach is depicted as a paradise, yet the characters' interactions and conflicts reveal the darker side of their idealized vision, highlighting themes of disillusionment.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when Richard's backpack changes positions between shots while he is on the boat, which can be seen during the initial journey to the beach.

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