Across the Universe (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2007, Across the Universe is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Julie Taymor, running about 133 minutes. “All you need is love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
Who’s in it. Across the Universe stars Evan Rachel Wood as Lucy Carrigan, Jim Sturgess as Jude, Joe Anderson as Max Carrigan and Dana Fuchs as Sadie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Across the Universe has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.6M 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 Across the Universe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Across the Universe tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Across the Universe (2007)?
- In US, Across the Universe 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 Across the Universe worth watching?
- Across the Universe holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Across the Universe?
- Across the Universe stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs and Martin Luther McCoy.
- When was Across the Universe released?
- Across the Universe was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.