The Black Beach (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, The Black Beach is a drama film directed by Michel Piccoli, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. An exhausted militant wants to take a break from the incessant frenzy surrounding him. His country’s dictatorship is on its last legs and chaos reigns. His wife Sylvie leaves their country for France. She writes about the new democracy struggling to be born back home. His daughter Joyce must hide out in the deserted childhood home in the solitude and infinity of the Black Beach. Several adversaries – the militia of a hazy regime in his native land and the Paris police – wage a strange game of chess in which he is the pawn. Threats abound and he’s haunted by his past, his fears, dead friends. He has three allies: his wife, his daughter, and an old girlfriend from his fighting days.
Who’s in it. The Black Beach stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz as A., Dominique Blanc as Sylvie, Jade Fortineau as Joyce and Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska as Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Black Beach 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 The Black Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Beach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Beach (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Beach worth watching?
- The Black Beach holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Beach?
- The Black Beach stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Dominique Blanc, Jade Fortineau, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska and Ignacy Gogolewski.
- When was The Black Beach released?
- The Black Beach was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.