The Beach

M2020•26m•6.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(3)

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.

Open in PickFlick

Production

World Wide Mind, National Indigenous Television, Screen Australia, A24

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 29, 2020

Last Aired

May 29, 2020

Networks

National Indigenous Television, SBS

Created By

Warwick Thornton

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Available in Your Library

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Too Mad, Too Shy

Air date: 2020-05-29

Warwick Thornton is alone and lonely; he is angry for letting himself get to this stage in life. Confused, lethargic and lazy, he forces himself to survive on the beach, alone.

Grow You Little Bastard

Air date: 2020-05-29

Feeling lost and alone, Warwick realises his journey is harder than expected. He's frustrated at his mistakes, not to mention desperate for a beer or a cigarette, but knows he has to keep going.

Survived Another Day

Air date: 2020-05-29

Warwick is beginning to face his demons and things are shifting. He tries yoga (but fails miserably) and the chooks have laid their first eggs. But there is still a gnawing feeling of loneliness.

Coconut Killer

Air date: 2020-05-29

For the first time in a long time, Warwick experiences fleeting moments of happiness. Flashbacks from his old life resurface, but he knows he has to face his demons sooner or later.

Are You Here For Me

Air date: 2020-05-29

Positive changes begin to form in Warwick's mind, body and soul. His hunting and gathering skills have improved and he feels confident enough to go spear fishing in shark and croc-filled waters.

Don't Be a Dickhead

Air date: 2020-05-29

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.