Beyond the Sea
2004 · Movie · PG-13 · 118 min · ★ 6.3 · 44% critics
Beyond the Sea is a musical biopic about legendary entertainer Bobby Darin, moving between his childhood and adulthood to trace his rise through music and show business. The story also includes a “film within a film” framing as adult Darin recounts his life, intercutting with earlier moments.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-11-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 44/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (177 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a musical biopic packed with energetic song-and-dance moments and a heartfelt tribute to an era—Not for you if confusing timeline playfulness or stagey musical interruptions feel like too much, especially if you prefer Jersey Boys or Unfinished Song.
Pros: lively musical performances; engaging biopic scope; entertaining lead portrayal | Cons: confusing timeline; age casting mismatch; uneven direction
Themes
- musical
- perfectionist
- rowboat
- courtship
Cast & crew
Kevin Spacey
as Bobby Darin
Kate Bosworth
as Sandra Dee (Mrs Darin)
John Goodman
as Steve Blauner
Bob Hoskins
as Charlie Cassotto Maffia
Brenda Blethyn
as Polly Cassotto
Greta Scacchi
as Mary Duvan
Caroline Aaron
as Nina Cassoto Maffia
Mehmet Yilmaz
as Bodyguard
Peter Cincotti
as Dick Behrke
- WU
William Ullrich
as Little Bobby
Directed by Kevin Spacey