The Beach (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Beach is a 2000 adventure thriller directed by Danny Boyle, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It is based on The Beach by Alex Garland. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $144.1 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $50M
- Based on
- The Beach by Alex Garland
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beach About?
The premise of The Beach without spoilers, adapted from The Beach by Alex Garland. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young American traveler, Richard, searches for something real while backpacking through Thailand. He obtains a map promising a hidden, idyllic beach and persuades a French couple to join him on a challenging expedition to find it. They discover a secluded paradise, but soon realize the community’s existence is threatened by internal conflicts and the potential intrusion of the outside world, forcing them to confront a dangerous reality.
The Beach Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- thailand
- travel
- beach
- island
- voice over narration
- cannabis farmer
- shark bite
- vacation gone wrong
- island adventure
- map
- paradise
- first person narration
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- pursuit of happiness
- hedonism
- community
- settlement
- pretentiousness
- disillusionment
- lagoon
- infidelity
- tourist
- shark attack
- cheating on girlfriend
- bangkok thailand
- commune
- freedom
- tropical island
- secret island
- secret
- insanity
- shark
- based on novel
- computer
- utopia
- cricket the sport
- american overseas
- treasure map
- growing cannabis
- armed guards
- crude dentistry
- sex scene
- underwater kiss
- bare chested male
- animated sequence
- going native
- suffocated to death
- mercy killing
- russian roulette
- group photo
- scene during end credits
The Beach Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in The Beach. Directed by Danny Boyle.
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Director Danny Boyle
More from Danny Boyle
More films directed by Danny Boyle, best-rated first: Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and Steve Jobs.
The Beach Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Beach 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.5
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The Beach Plot Summary
What happens in The Beach from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, is an adventurous backpacker seeking an escape from his mundane existence as he travels to the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. His journey takes a twist when he encounters the enchanting Françoise (Virginie Ledoyen) and her boyfriend, Étienne (Guillaume Canet), at his hotel. Among the eclectic mix of travelers, Richard is also drawn into the chaotic world of Daffy (Robert Carlyle), an eccentric figure who rants passionately about a hidden paradise—a mythical beach on a secret island, and the “parasites of civilization” that plague modern life. Tragically, Daffy’s life ends in suicide, yet not before he bequeaths Richard a cryptic map to this elusive paradise, fueling Richard’s determination to uncover its mysteries.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beach, scene by scene
The Beach Box Office & Budget
The Beach grossed $144.1 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $39.8 million came from the US and Canada and $104.3 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$144.1M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.8M
- International
- $104.3M
- Budget
- $50M
The Beach Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Beach.
How Well Do You Know The Beach?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What city does Richard travel to before reaching the island?
Cars in The Beach
6 cars on screen, including the 1955 Austin 303 and the Expertise Icon.
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1955 Austin 303 Minor role -
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1982 Toyota Hilux Background role
The Beach Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “A Part” and “비치”.
- Also known as
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- A Part
- 비치
- ザ・ビーチ
- Пляж
- Η Παραλία
- 迷幻沙灘
- La Playa
- Niebiańska Plaża
- La Plage
- Pláž
- A Praia
- 海滩
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- Plaja
- החוף
- Kumsal
- เดอะ บีช
- Плажът
- 海灘
- Paplūdimys
- Žal, სანაპირო
- La platja
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Beachcomber, Paradise Beach and The Beach House.
The Beach FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Beach, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beach?
The Beach runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Beach released?
The Beach was released on February 11, 2000.
Who directed The Beach?
The Beach was directed by Danny Boyle.
More films by Danny Boyle Who is in the cast of The Beach?
The Beach stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
How much did The Beach make at the box office?
The Beach grossed $144.1 million worldwide ($39.8 million domestic, $104.3 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is The Beach rated?
The Beach has 43 on Metacritic.
Is The Beach based on a book?
Yes. The Beach is adapted from The Beach by Alex Garland.
Does The Beach have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beach has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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