Across the Universe Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A romantic musical told mainly through numerous Beatles songs performed by the characters.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

A love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, mind exploration and rock ''n roll, moving from the dockyards of Liverpool to the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam. The star-crossed lovers, Jude and Lucy, along with a small group of friends and musicians, are swept up into the emerging anti-war and counterculture movements, with Dr. Robert and Mr. Kite as their guides. Tumultuous forces outside their control ultimately tear the young lovers apart, forcing Jude and Lucy--against all odds--to find their own way back to each other.

Drama Musical Romance

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Across the Universe.

• E
  Evan Rachel Wood

  Barefoot, Backspot

• J
  Joe Anderson

  The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, Murder Company

• D
  Dana Fuchs

• M
  Martin Luther

• T
  T.V. Carpio

Crew Behind the Film

The Across the Universe behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Julie Taymor last directed The Glorias and The Tempest. The film's writer Dick Clement last wrote Killing Bono and The Bank Job.

Director

Julie Taymor

Screenwriters

Dick Clement
Ian La Frenais

Producer

Matthew Gross

Production Details

What we know about the Across the Universe movie production.

Key Facts

• Although not about the Beatles, the musical will use their songs to drive the narrative, with the actors singing and dancing to the classic tunes. The filmmakers are in negotiations to secure re-recording rights for the project, set to feature 17-18 Beatles songs.

Production Updates for Across the Universe

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Across the Universe movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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