Beyond the Sea
Seen it?2004 | 118 min | Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Spacey
- Kevin SpaceyBobby Darin
- Kate BosworthSandra Dee (Mrs Darin)
- John GoodmanSteve Blauner
- Bob HoskinsCharlie Cassotto Maffia
- Brenda BlethynPolly Cassotto
- Greta ScacchiMary Duvan
- Caroline AaronNina Cassoto Maffia
- Mehmet YilmazBodyguard
- Peter CincottiDick Behrke
- William UllrichLittle Bobby