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Across the Universe (2007)

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The music of the Beatles and the Vietnam War form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.

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Wesley 'Wes' Huber - Jude's Father
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Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massachusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by The Beatles that defined the time. Written by Anonymous

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They lived without rules. They loved without fear. But as the world changed, so did they. See more »


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some drug content, nudity, sexuality, violence and language | See all certifications »

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28 November 2007 (France)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$667,784 (USA) (14 September 2007)

Gross:

$24,343,673 (USA) (7 December 2007)
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sadie's record company is called "Strawberry Jamz" - a play on The Beatles original company "Apple Corps." See more »

Goofs

As Mr. Kite backs up, he inadvertently bumps into one of the blue people. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Jude: [singing] Is there anybody going to listen to my story all about the girl who came to stay? She's the kind of girl you want so much, it makes you sorry. Still, you don't regret a single day. Aw, girl. Girl...
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Connections

Referenced in Glee: Grilled Cheesus (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Eddie Izzard
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A 'Must See' Film Experience!!
14 September 2007 | by (Canada) – See all my reviews

Across the Universe is a love story and musical with creative interpretations of Beatles classics. Critics looker for deeper meaning seem to forget this simple fact. Incredible cameos by Joe Cocker, Bono, and an earth-shattering Gospel version of 'Let it Be', are all in themselves reason enough to see the film. I was lucky enough to see this recently at the historic Elgin theater in Toronto. Julie Taymor is one of the most eloquent directors I've heard to date. Not only has this film advanced the art of film-based musicals, it will most certainly get the Oscar nod and introduce a legion of new young fans to the Beatles. I for one can't wait to see and experience it again!


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