The Sea Inside (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sea Inside is a 2004 biographical drama directed by Alejandro Amenábar, starring Javier Bardem, Lola Dueñas and Belén Rueda. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $43.7 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Foreign Language Film, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Sea Inside About?
The premise of The Sea Inside without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This poignant biographical drama tells the story of Ramon Sampedro, a determined Spaniard who fought for thirty years to have the right to die with dignity after a diving accident left him paralyzed. As he pursues his cause, he develops complex relationships with a lawyer who champions his right to assisted suicide and a local woman who believes he should continue to live. Ramon's unwavering spirit and his fight for autonomy ultimately challenge societal views on life, death, and personal freedom.
The Sea Inside Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- euthanasia
- dignity
- right to die
- quadriplegic
- social commentary
- spain
- psychological drama
- life flashes before one's eyes
- docudrama drama
- lawyer
- sailor
- freedom
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- friend
- car accident
- cadasil syndrome
- hitting sea's bottom
- visitor
- eyes
- legs
- torture
- dog sex
- welding
- dressing
- assembly line
- canning factory
- galician
- fear of death
- jesuit
- invention
- interview
- cane
- attorney
- cow
- orchard
- backpack
- pension
- photographer
- handwriting
- poetry
- writer
- shaving
- death penalty
- injection
- cafeteria
- model ship
- ship
- rain
- reference to richard wagner
- reference to adolf hitler
- telephone call
The Sea Inside Cast
Javier Bardem leads the cast, with Lola Dueñas and Belén Rueda. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
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Director Alejandro Amenábar
More from Alejandro Amenábar
More films directed by Alejandro Amenábar, best-rated first: While at War, The Others, The Captive and Agora.
The Sea Inside Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sea Inside 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Sea Inside Plot Summary
What happens in The Sea Inside from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This film chronicles the poignant story of Ramón Sampedro, a Spaniard who embarks on a relentless 28-year struggle to secure the right to end his own life through assisted suicide. With profound emotional depth, the narrative delves into Ramón’s connections with two extraordinary women: Julia, a lawyer afflicted by the rare Cadasil syndrome who fervently supports his fight, and Rosa, a local woman determined to show him that life still holds value. Through Ramón’s love, these women discover new strengths and possibilities they never imagined they could achieve.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sea Inside, scene by scene
The Sea Inside Box Office
The Sea Inside grossed $43.7 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $41.6 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.7M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
- International
- $41.6M
The Sea Inside Awards & Nominations
The Sea Inside won 1 Oscar, including Foreign Language Film, and 3 awards in all.
3 wins6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Foreign Language Film
- Nominated Best Actor – Javier Bardem
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Oscars 2005 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Foreign Language Film
- Nominated Makeup
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Spirit Awards 2005 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best International Film
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Golden Globes 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Javier Bardem
The Sea Inside Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Sea Inside - Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Sea Inside?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main focus of Ramón Sampedro's struggle?
Cars in The Sea Inside
3 cars on screen, including the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas XJ40 and the 1985 SAAB 9000 CC.
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1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas XJ40 Main role -
1985 SAAB 9000 CC Important role -
1994 Dodge Ram Minor role
The Sea Inside Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Moreto v men” and “씨 인사이드”.
- Also known as
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- Moreto v men
- 씨 인사이드
- I Thálassa Mésa mou
- More vnutri
- More u nama
- More vseredyni
- Mare dentro
- Havet innenfor
- Das Meer in mir
- İçimdeki Deniz
- Море внутри
- Mar Adentro
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- A belső tenger
- 深海长眠
- 海を飛ぶ夢
- Η Θάλασσα Μέσα μου
- הים שבפנים
- Gråta med ett leende
- Hlas moře
- W stronę morza
- Морето в мен
- Volanie mora
- Jūros gelmėse
- Море всередині
- Život je more
- Mit indre hav
- Sisemeri
- Meri sisälläni
- Marea dinauntru
- Море у нама
- Biển Sóng Trong Lòng
- 點燃生命之海
- 情流心海
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The Sea Inside FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Sea Inside, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Sea Inside released?
The Sea Inside was released on December 17, 2004.
Who directed The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
More films by Alejandro Amenábar Who is in the cast of The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside stars Javier Bardem, Lola Dueñas and Belén Rueda.
How much did The Sea Inside make at the box office?
The Sea Inside grossed $43.7 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $41.6 million international).
How is The Sea Inside rated?
The Sea Inside has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
What awards did The Sea Inside win?
The Sea Inside won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics' Choice 2005.
Does The Sea Inside have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Sea Inside has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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