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The Sea Inside

Original title: Mar adentro
  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
81K
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Javier Bardem in The Sea Inside (2004)
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The factual story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 28 year campaign in favour of euthanasia and his own right to die.The factual story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 28 year campaign in favour of euthanasia and his own right to die.The factual story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 28 year campaign in favour of euthanasia and his own right to die.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Alejandro Amenábar
  • Writers
    • Alejandro Amenábar(screenplay)
    • Mateo Gil(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Javier Bardem
    • Belén Rueda
    • Lola Dueñas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alejandro Amenábar
  • Writers
    • Alejandro Amenábar(screenplay)
    • Mateo Gil(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Javier Bardem
    • Belén Rueda
    • Lola Dueñas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 152User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 69 wins & 38 nominations total

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    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 1:04
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    Javier Bardem and Alejandro Amenábar in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem and Belén Rueda in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Belén Rueda in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Alejandro Amenábar in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Mabel Rivera in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem and Belén Rueda in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem and Lola Dueñas in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem in The Sea Inside (2004)
    Alejandro Amenábar at an event for The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem and Belén Rueda at an event for The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem and Belén Rueda at an event for The Sea Inside (2004)
    Javier Bardem at an event for The Sea Inside (2004)

    Top cast

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    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    • Ramón Sampedro
    Belén Rueda
    Belén Rueda
    • Julia
    Lola Dueñas
    Lola Dueñas
    • Rosa
    Mabel Rivera
    Mabel Rivera
    • Manuela
    Celso Bugallo
    Celso Bugallo
    • José
    Clara Segura
    Clara Segura
    • Gené
    Joan Dalmau
    Joan Dalmau
    • Joaquín
    Alberto Jiménez
    Alberto Jiménez
    • Germán
    Tamar Novas
    Tamar Novas
    • Javi
    Francesc Garrido
    Francesc Garrido
    • Marc
    Josep Maria Pou
    Josep Maria Pou
    • Padre Francisco
    • (as José María Pou)
    Alberto Amarilla
    Alberto Amarilla
    • Hermano Andrés
    Andrea Occhipinti
    Andrea Occhipinti
    • Santiago
    Federico Pérez Rey
    Federico Pérez Rey
    • Conductor
    Nicolás Fernández Luna
    • Cristian
    Raúl Lavisier
    • Samuel
    Xosé Manuel Olveira 'Pico'
    • Juez 1
    César Cambeiro
    • Juez 2
    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writers
      • Alejandro Amenábar(screenplay)
      • Mateo Gil(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Three months before Spanish premiere, Alejandro Amenábar gave a photo to the media to be shown all over the nation to make people get used to Bardem's make-up and forget about it while watching the film to pay attention to his performance.
    • Quotes

      Joaquín: There's only one thing worse than having your son die on you... him wanting to.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Negra sombra
      Lyrics by Rosalía de Castro

      Music by Carlos Núñez

      Performed by Luz Casal

    User reviews152

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    8/10
    One of Javier Bardem's best performances.
    I've been a fan of Javier Bardem ever since No Country For Old Men came out back in 2007. His presence on screen was something extraordinary and i could tell the guy knew how to act. Sea Inside is definitely a film were his talent shines. The character he plays as is a paraplegic. After an unfortunate accident, he's left paralyzed from the neck down. After so many years he decides that he's had enough and wants to attempt suicide. As he tries to find the right person to help him, we get to meet so many great characters played by many great actors/actresses. From his family to his friends, you get this emotional bond between everyone and it really makes for a real powerhouse. You will believe Bardem is paralyzed, it's so effective. He makes it seem so realistic from beginning to end. This film has a very deep and dark meaning that anyone could feel for. It'll make you cry, it'll make you laugh and it will leave you in silence. If your a fan of Javier Bardem, or your a fan of a good and solid piece of art, do your self a favor and see this movie.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Catalan
      • Galician
    • Also known as
      • Море всередині
    • Filming locations
      • Playa As Furnas, Porto do Son, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Sogepaq
      • Sogecine
      • Himenóptero
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,104,923
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,681
      • Dec 19, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,731,621
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • DTS-ES
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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