Beyond the Reef (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, Beyond the Reef is an adventure and romance film directed by Frank C. Clarke, running about 91 minutes. “A story of passion. A saga of adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tikoyo lives by the Bora Bora lagoon in the South Pacific, where he found a man-eating tiger shark when it was an orphaned baby, just a foot long. He named it Manidu, and it grew to be sixteen feet long. Tikoyo believes that his companion houses the soul of a wise old man, and helps him guard the sacred black pearls in the lagoon. In fact, Manidu does protects Tikoyo and his girlfriend Diana, only eating those who are their enemies, or who seek to destroy their environment, or steal the pearls.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Reef stars Dayton Ka'ne as Tikoyo, Maren Jensen as Diana, Keahi Farden as Jeff and Kathleen Swan as Milly.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Beyond the Reef has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Reef page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Reef tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Reef (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Reef change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond the Reef worth watching?
- Beyond the Reef holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Reef?
- Beyond the Reef stars Dayton Ka'ne, Maren Jensen, Keahi Farden and Kathleen Swan.
- When was Beyond the Reef released?
- Beyond the Reef was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.