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The Beach

Series Overview

Filmmaker Warwick Thornton's international success has come at a personal cost. He has reached a crossroad in his life and something has to change. He has chosen to try giving up life in the fast lane for a while, to go it alone, on an isolated beach in one of the most beautiful yet brutal environments in the world, to see if he can transform and heal his life.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
National Indigenous Television
SBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

26 min per episode

Air Date Window

2020 – 2020

Premiered: Fri, May 29, 2020

Created By
Warwick ThorntonWarwick Thornton

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, May 29, 2020

Season 1, Episode 6: “Don't Be a Dickhead”

Warwick has changed. You can see it, he can see it. He feels a sense of achievement; he's managed to nail a few yoga poses and his humour is returning. He decides it's finally time to go home.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Beach | Trailer | Premieres on NITV, SBS Australia and SBS On Demand on Friday, 29 May at 7.30pmOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-28

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Warwick Thornton

Original Score & Music

Megan Washington

Director of Photography

Dylan River

Film Editing

Andrea Lang

Producers

Tanith Glynn-Maloney, Mitchell Stanley, Michelle Parker, Warwick Thornton

Department Leadership Roster

Warwick Thornton

Warwick Thornton

Director

Dylan River

Dylan River

Director of Photography

Tanith Glynn-Maloney

Producer

Andrea Lang

Editor

Mitchell Stanley

Producer

Michelle Parker

Producer

Warwick Thornton

Warwick Thornton

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: M

M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beach

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What is The Beach about?

Filmmaker Warwick Thornton's international success has come at a personal cost. He has reached a crossroad in his life and something has to change. He has chosen to try giving up life in the fast lane for a while, to go it alone, on an isolated beach in one of the most beautiful yet brutal environments in the world, to see if he can transform and heal his life.

How many seasons does The Beach have?

The Beach comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Beach?

Key cast members in The Beach include Warwick Thornton.

Who created or directed The Beach?

The Beach was developed and directed by Warwick Thornton.