Beyond the Rye (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Beyond the Rye is a drama and romance film directed by Nathan Devlin, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Bored with his simple life in Norway, Espen comes to California as a foreign exchange student seeking a deeper purpose in life. At his new high school, he joins the tennis team and quickly wins new friends, but finds himself making compromising choices in order to fit in. After his girlfriend cheats on him at a New Year's party, Espen considers an early return to Norway. He seeks guidance from his host parents and his English teacher, who convince him to stay and finish the school year. When his girlfriend apologizes and wants him back, he finds the strength to forgive her and rebuild his friendships in the remaining weeks of the exchange program. When he gets humiliated in front of his classmates at prom, Espen must dig deeper than ever before to find the truth of who he is, before his sense of humanity is shattered
Who’s in it. Beyond the Rye stars Peter Braathen as Espen Knutsen, Ben Schreen as Jeff Merrick, Taylor Napier as Dylan and Bjørn Alexander as Finn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Rye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Rye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Rye (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Rye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beyond the Rye?
- Beyond the Rye stars Peter Braathen, Ben Schreen, Taylor Napier, Bjørn Alexander and Marah Fairclough.
- When was Beyond the Rye released?
- Beyond the Rye was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.