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Across the Universe

2007, Movie, 2h 13min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

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...while it remains an old-fashioned story where boy gets girl, with the silly-perfect message that all you need is love.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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For a film that is almost wall to wall with music, it has a full-bodied plot.

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Critic Tasha Robinson

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...Across The Universe digs deep into Sony's Beatles catalogue and lets more than 30 songs sprawl out, often at full length.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...en broget, modig, sød og musikalsk oplevelse...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is Across the Universe about? Toggle content

Across the Universe is a musical romantic drama set in the 1960s. The film follows Jude, a young dockworker from Liverpool, who travels to the United States to find his estranged father. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Lucy, an American girl from a wealthy family. As they navigate their relationship amidst the turbulent backdrop of anti-war protests and counterculture movements, they are forced apart by circumstances beyond their control. The film features a soundtrack filled with Beatles songs and takes viewers on a journey through psychedelic Greenwich Village and riot-torn Detroit. Ultimately, Jude and Lucy must find their own way back to each other against all odds.

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You can stream Across the Universe on: Apple TV

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