The Beach Bum
The Beach Bum
4K HDR
4K HDR

Connecting to Server 1 (Direct 4K)...

4K Ultra HD • HDR
57% MatchIMDb5.720191h 35m4K UHDFREEReleased

The Beach Bum

You gotta go low to get high.

Audio Tracks:EnglishSpanish

An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

More Like This15 Titles

Tap any title to switch stream instantly in 4K Ultra HD

More

Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Harmony Korine

An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Beach Bum.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Harmony Korine

Screenplay / Writers

Harmony Korine

Executive Producers

Nik Bower, Chiara Gelardin, Emmeline Yang

Original Score

John Debney

Cinematography

Benoît Debie

Film Editing

Douglas Crise

Production Design

Elliott Hostetter

Costume Styling

Heidi Bivens

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Riverstone PicturesGB
Vice StudiosUS
SPK PicturesCH
RocketScienceGB

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
FranceSwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Riverstone PicturesPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Vice StudiosPrimary Studio Soundstage
SPK PicturesPrimary Studio Soundstage
RocketSciencePinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
IconoclastPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2016 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2017 - 2018 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2018 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

March 21, 2019

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Beach Bum. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Matthew McConaughey's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Beach Bum, Matthew McConaughey underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Snoop Dogg. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Harmony Korine concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Beach Bum, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($4.6M Gross)

The Beach Bum conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $4.6 Million against an estimated $5.0 Million production budget (0.9x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Beach Bum was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$5.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$4.6 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.9x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Beach Bum

Where was The Beach Bum filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Beach Bum was filmed primarily across France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Riverstone Pictures, Vice Studios, SPK Pictures, RocketScience, Iconoclast. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Beach Bum?

The ensemble features Matthew McConaughey as Moondog, Snoop Dogg as Lingerie, Isla Fisher as Minnie, Jimmy Buffett as Himself, under the visionary direction of Harmony Korine.

Where can I stream The Beach Bum online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Beach Bum (2019) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Beach Bum?

The Beach Bum is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.