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The Beach (2000)

English psychological thriller film directed by Danny Boyle

Film facts

Runtime
1h 59m 119 min
Released
11 February 2000
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The Beach has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 min). The English film released on 11 February 2000. It is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen and Guillaume Canet.

Cast and crew

Director
Danny Boyle
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Written by
John Hodge
Produced by
Andrew Macdonald
Production
20th Century Studios
Distribution
InterCom, Netflix, Disney+

Box office, awards and more

Based on
The Beach
Set in
Thailand
Filmed in
Thailand, Bangkok

Release and where to watch

In theatres
11 February 2000
First shown
2 February 2000 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Beach?

The Beach has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes, or 119 min.

When did The Beach release?

The Beach released on 11 February 2000.

Who directed The Beach?

The Beach is directed by Danny Boyle.

Who is in the cast of The Beach?

The cast of The Beach includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, Robert Carlyle, Tilda Swinton and Paterson Joseph.

Where can I watch The Beach online?

The Beach streams on Netflix.

Is The Beach based on a true story or a book?

The Beach is based on The Beach.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.