Beached (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2009, Beached is a drama film directed by Hefin Rees, running about 15 minutes. “A quirky and at times surreal tale of love and commitment in the 21st Century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. BEACHED tells the surreal story of two days in the lives of Paul and Angela. Together for years, Angela longs for Paul to pop the question but Paul doesn't believe in marriage. Angela persuades herself he doesn't believe in them and leaves him. In his drunken quest for solace, Paul begins a journey of self-discovery - with a little help from two talking mannequins and a relationship-counselling panda - to try to overcome his fear of commitment. Question is: will it be in time? Shot on 35mm anamorphic on location in Swansea and the Gower Peninsula in the spring of 2007 by Welsh director Hefin Rees and producer Ben Pickering, BEACHED screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner and the Strasbourg International Film Festival in 2009. It features the final screen appearance of the late Welsh rugby legend Ray Gravell.
Who’s in it. Beached stars Alex Warner as Paul, Nina Jamil as Angela, Mark Cainen as Mike the Panda and Ray Gravell as The Barman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Beached sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $41.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beached page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beached tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beached (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beached change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beached worth watching?
- Beached holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beached?
- Beached stars Alex Warner, Nina Jamil, Mark Cainen and Ray Gravell.
- When was Beached released?
- Beached was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.