Beyond the Ocean (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1990, Beyond the Ocean is a drama film directed by Ben Gazzara, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A big-time businessman throws in the towel on his company and high-tails it out to Bali just as its stock is about to be publicly offered. There, he tries to avoid the insistent phone calls coming from Manhattan and records his philosophical ponderings about this mid-life crisis on videotape. Before long, he is partying with another burnt-out businessman and avidly avoiding the attentions of colleagues who have come to Bali to try and get him to come back to Manhattan.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Ocean stars Ben Gazzara as John Tana, Rebecca Glenn as Marissa, Peter Riegert as Eric and Treat Williams as Robert Laidlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Beyond the Ocean has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Ocean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Ocean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Ocean (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Ocean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond the Ocean worth watching?
- Beyond the Ocean holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Ocean?
- Beyond the Ocean stars Ben Gazzara, Rebecca Glenn, Peter Riegert, Treat Williams and Jill Clayburgh.
- When was Beyond the Ocean released?
- Beyond the Ocean was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.