The Beach
2000, English. Directed by Danny Boyle.
Somewhere on this planet it must exist.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 4,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 3 February 2000
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Hodge
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $144M
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What The Beach is based on
The Beach is based on The Beach, a 1996 novel by Alex Garland, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 1996
The Beach
By Alex Garland
Published by Viking Press
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The Beach: quick answers
Is The Beach worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 4,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beach?
The Beach runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Beach have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beach. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beach parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beach is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beach on?
The Beach isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beach?
If you liked The Beach, try Lord of the Flies, The Blue Lagoon, Deliverance.
Who directed The Beach?
The Beach (2000) was directed by Danny Boyle and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet.
What is The Beach based on?
The Beach is based on The Beach, a 1996 novel by Alex Garland, published by Viking Press.