The Beach
Directed by Danny Boyle · 2000 ·
Is The Beach worth watching?
Probably not. The Beach (2000) earns a 47% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (57%) responded more warmly than critics (20%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as La Playa La Plage A Praia ザ・ビーチ 비치 海滩 海灘 Kumsal
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Beach by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Japan | Disney+, Hulu |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (20/100).
- Audience reception was lukewarm (57%).
- Celluloid Score 47% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is The Beach worth watching?
Probably not — The Beach earns a 47% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
Boyle’s backpacker paradise-gone-wrong — DiCaprio’s Richard finds utopia and then watches it rot.
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Audiences (57%) responded more warmly than critics (20%).
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.
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The Beach: frequently asked questions
Is The Beach worth watching?
Probably not. The Beach (2000) has a Celluloid Score of 47%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Beach?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+, Hulu in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Beach?
The Beach runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
What is The Beach rated?
The Beach is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, R-18 in the Philippines and 18 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Beach?
The Beach is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Staffan Kihlbom.
What is the Metascore for The Beach?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Beach is 43 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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