By the Sea (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2015, By the Sea is a drama and romance film directed by Angelina Jolie, running about 122 minutes. “When we die on the inside, the outside is left wandering dangerously by the sea.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. By the Sea stars Angelina Jolie as Vanessa, Brad Pitt as Roland, Mélanie Laurent as Lea and Melvil Poupaud as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, By the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Sea (2015)?
- In US, By the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By the Sea worth watching?
- By the Sea holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By the Sea?
- By the Sea stars Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Melvil Poupaud and Niels Arestrup.
- When was By the Sea released?
- By the Sea was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.