Across the Universe (2007)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,419 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2007-09-14
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch Across the Universe
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
Across the Universe parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Across the Universe is a PG-13 jukebox musical set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and anti-war protests.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes protest riots and police arrests amid Vietnam War-era unrest.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — 1960s counterculture setting implies drug and psychedelic imagery.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Julie Taymor
Cast
- Evan Rachel Wood as Lucy Carrigan
- Jim Sturgess as Jude
- Joe Anderson as Max Carrigan
- Dana Fuchs as Sadie
- Martin Luther as Jo-Jo
- T.V. Carpio as Prudence
- Spencer Liff as Daniel
- Lisa Dwyer Hogg as Molly
- Nicholas Lumley as Cyril
- Michael Ryan as Phil
Across the Universe FAQ
Is Across the Universe good?
Across the Universe has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,419 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Across the Universe?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Across the Universe OK for kids?
Across the Universe is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Across the Universe is a PG-13 jukebox musical set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and anti-war protests.
What movies are like Across the Universe?
If you liked Across the Universe, try West Side Story, Life in a Year, Purple Hearts and The Last Letter from Your Lover.