By the Sea (2015)
Movie 2h 2m ★ 5.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2015, By the Sea sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Angelina Jolie. The cast includes Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Niels Arestrup. The running time is 2h 2m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.5 out of 10.
60Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.
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Cast & crew
- Angelina JolieDirector
- Brad Pittas Roland
- Angelina Jolieas Vanessa
- Niels Arestrupas Michel
- Mélanie Laurentas Lea
- Melvil Poupaudas François
- Richard Bohringeras Patrice
- Sarah Naudias Clarisse
- Marika Greenas Dress Shop Saleswoman
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Questions about By the Sea
- What genre is By the Sea?
- By the Sea is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in By the Sea?
- Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Niels Arestrup, Mélanie Laurent, Melvil Poupaud appear in the main cast.
- Who directed By the Sea?
- Angelina Jolie directed By the Sea.
- How long is By the Sea?
- By the Sea runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- Is By the Sea worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch By the Sea?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
