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Movies about slow life next to the sea
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Ella Graham
A magical tale set in a quiet Irish seaside village.
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
Psychological drama about two men tending a lighthouse on a remote island.
The Lighthouse (2019)
A somber portrait of grief and redemption in a small New England fishing town.
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Based on the true story of a quadriplegic man seeking euthanasia, set by the Spanish coast.
The Sea Inside (2004)
A French film about a young man’s introspective summer in a Brittany seaside town.
A Summer's Tale (1996)
A biographical drama of painter J.M.W. Turner, often featuring coastal scenes.
Mr. Turner (2014)
A quiet fisherman finds a mysterious woman in his net; set in a sleepy Irish harbor town.
Ondine (2009)
Documentary that includes themes of place, identity, and slow living.
The Longest Summer in America (2018)
A man returns to his roots in a tranquil seaside community.
The Way Back Home (2006)
An Italian film about isolation on a deserted island, with satirical and romantic overtones.
Swept Away (1974)
A slow-burning mystery set in a hauntingly beautiful seaside village.
Broadchurch (TV Series 2013–2017)
Occasionally features beachside retreats and reflective, slow-paced episodes.
This Is Us (TV Series 2016–2022)
Set partly in Montauk, NY; blends seaside introspection with interpersonal drama.
The Affair (TV Series 2014–2019)
Episode in Italy explores slow coastal cooking and lifestyle.
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A British family starts a slower, more peaceful life on a Greek island.
The Durrells (TV Series 2016–2019)
A quiet French film about family legacy, memory, and a countryside home near the coast.
Summer Hours (2008)
Though more adventurous, it’s about escaping modern life for an idyllic (but flawed) seaside utopia.
The Beach (2000)
A solitary, ocean-bound existence; deep introspection and transformation on an isolated island.
Cast Away (2000)
A slow, moody drama starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, set in a quiet French coastal hotel.
By the Sea (2015)
A cult classic about free diving and the deep spiritual connection with the sea.
The Big Blue (1988)
A lighthouse keeper and his wife on a remote island deal with loss and moral choices.
The Light Between Oceans (2016)
A reclusive woman in WWII England finds unexpected connection in a seaside cottage.
Summerland (2020)
A slow, surreal Japanese film set in a remote, sandy seaside village.
Woman in the Dunes (1964)
