To the Sea (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.9

To the Sea poster

Released in 2010, To the Sea is a drama, adventure, family and documentary film directed by Pedro González-Rubio, running about 73 minutes. “Filmed in the second-largest coral reef system on the planet!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.

Who’s in it. To the Sea stars Jorge Machado as Jorge, Roberta Palombini as Roberta, Natan Machado Palombini as Natan and Nestor Marin as Matraca.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, To the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $303.6K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To the Sea page.

If you liked it. Fans of To the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch To the Sea (2010)?
In US, To the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is To the Sea worth watching?
To the Sea holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in To the Sea?
To the Sea stars Jorge Machado, Roberta Palombini, Natan Machado Palombini and Nestor Marin.
When was To the Sea released?
To the Sea was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.