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The Beach

6.520001h 59m15MovieDramaAdventureRomance

Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.

DirectorDanny Boyle
WriterJohn Hodge
ProducerAndrew Macdonald

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Danny Boyle

LDLeonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Richard
VLVirginie Ledoyen
Virginie Ledoyen
Françoise
GCGuillaume Canet
Guillaume Canet
Étienne
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Sal
SKStaffan Kihlbom
Staffan Kihlbom
Christo
PJPaterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph
Keaty
PHPeter Youngblood Hills
Peter Youngblood Hills
Zeph
RCRobert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Daffy
JSJerry Swindall
Jerry Swindall
Sammy
LALars Arentz-Hansen
Lars Arentz-Hansen
Bugs
JHJukka Hiltunen
Jukka Hiltunen
Karl
MLMagnus Lindgren
Magnus Lindgren
Sten

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The Beach — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beach?

The Beach is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Beach on Netflix?

No, The Beach is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Beach on Amazon Prime Video?

The Beach isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Beach for free?

The Beach is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.