The Sea Inside (2004)
Kernel Score: 86% · 992 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2004-09-03
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Sea Inside
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
The Sea Inside parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Sea Inside is a PG-13 drama about a quadriplegic man's decades-long fight for the right to die.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No physical violence, though the film's central theme is a man's pursuit of euthanasia.
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
Cast
- Javier Bardem as Ramón Sampedro
- Belén Rueda as Julia
- Lola Dueñas as Rosa
- Joan Dalmau as Joaquín
- Josep Maria Pou as Padre Francisco
- Mabel Rivera as Manuela
- Celso Bugallo as José
- Clara Segura as Gené
- Alberto Jiménez as Germán
- Tamar Novas as Javi
The Sea Inside FAQ
Is The Sea Inside good?
The Sea Inside has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Sea Inside?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Sea Inside OK for kids?
The Sea Inside is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Sea Inside is a PG-13 drama about a quadriplegic man's decades-long fight for the right to die.
What movies are like The Sea Inside?
If you liked The Sea Inside, try Manchester by the Sea, My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown, In the Bedroom and Butterfly.