The Sea Inside (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2004, The Sea Inside is a drama film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, running about 125 minutes. “Sensitive Drama About a Polemic Theme” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Sea Inside is about Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. It is the story of Ramón’s relationships with two women: Julia a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living.
Who’s in it. The Sea Inside stars Javier Bardem as Ramón Sampedro, Belén Rueda as Julia, Lola Dueñas as Rosa and Joan Dalmau as Joaquín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Sea Inside has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $38.5M 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 The Sea Inside page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Inside tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Inside (2004)?
- In US, The Sea Inside 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 The Sea Inside worth watching?
- The Sea Inside holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sea Inside?
- The Sea Inside stars Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas, Joan Dalmau and Josep Maria Pou.
- When was The Sea Inside released?
- The Sea Inside was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.