The desire to find something real — to connect with something or someone — is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to “The Beach,” a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect. Commissioned by Adam R. (2/13/25)

Release date: February 2, 2000 (USA)
Director: Danny Boyle
Music by: Angelo Badalamenti
Adapted from: The Beach
Distributed by: 20th Century Studios, FilmFlex
Box office: $144.1 million