

The Sea Inside
2004, Spanish. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Sea Inside
The Sea Inside isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 September 2004
- Original title
- Mar adentro
- Country
- Spain, France, Italy
- Written by
- Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $44M
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The Sea Inside: quick answers
Is The Sea Inside worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,059 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Sea Inside have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sea Inside. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sea Inside parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sea Inside is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sea Inside on?
The Sea Inside isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sea Inside?
If you liked The Sea Inside, try Take My Eyes, Talk to Her, Dark Blue Almost Black.
Who directed The Sea Inside?
The Sea Inside (2004) was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas.