---
title: "Beyond Utopia"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beyond-utopia-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1070032
imdb_id: "tt25470468"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 72
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Beyond Utopia (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beyond-utopia-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beyond Utopia is a 2023 American documentary film directed by Madeleine Gavin that debuted at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary and history film features a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes and carries a PG-13 rating. The film largely centers around Pastor Seungeun Kim, a South Korean human rights activist and director of the Caleb Mission, which has rescued over one thousand North Korean defectors since the year 2000. The pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom. The film received recognition at the Woodstock Film Festival 2023, where it took top honors including the Best Documentary Editing Award.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Madeleine Gavin
- **Networks / Studios**: Ideal Partners, XRM Media, RandomGood Foundation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barbara Demick** as *Self*
- **Kim Sung-eun** as *Self*
- **Lee Hyeon-seo** as *Self*
- **Lee So-yeon** as *Self*
- **Kim Jong-un** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Kim Jong-il** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Kim Il-sung** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Kim Jong-nam** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Jang Song-thaek** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Ri Sol-ju** as *Self (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Beyond Utopia online?
Beyond Utopia is currently available to watch or stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Beyond Utopia worth watching?
Beyond Utopia holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 72 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Beyond Utopia and when was it released?
Beyond Utopia is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Beyond Utopia?
Beyond Utopia was directed by Madeleine Gavin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beyond Utopia — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1070032)
- [Beyond Utopia (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25470468/fullcredits/)
- [Beyond Utopia - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Utopia)
- [Beyond Utopia (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1070032-beyond-utopia/cast)
- [Beyond Utopia](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- ['Beyond Utopia' Takes Top Honors at Woodstock Film Festival 2023 - Variety](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/beyond-utopia-top-honors-woodstock-film-festival-2023-1235739291/)

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