Guide Note

Across The Universe is an Academy Award-nominated film musical by Julie Taymor, that interprets 33 Beatles songs.

The story begins in the 1960s with Jude (Jim Sturgess) traveling by ship from England to the United States to find his father. While in Princeton, he befriends Max (Joe Anderson) and Max's sister Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), and the three embark on a journey of self-discovery during the Vietnam war in this coming-of-age tale.

Fast Facts

1. Release Date: September 21, 2007
2. Director: Julie Taymor
3. Starring: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson
4. Cameo appearances: Bono, Eddie Izzard, Joe Cocker, Salma Hayek
5. Runtime: 133 min.
6. Originally titled All You Need is Love
7. Academy Award nominated for Best Costume Design
8. Tagline: "All You Need Is Love"

Trivia

1. Salma Hayek asked for a role in the film.
2. Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney and Olivia Harrison all praised the film.
3. Paul McCartney was treated to a private screening with director Julie Taymor.

Movie Quotes

1. Hippie Guitarist: "Learn French or die."
2. JoJo: "Never knock the way another cat swings, man."
3. Max: "She loves you - yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"

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