Beyond is an upcoming American film to be released on December 9, 2011, based on the novel of the same name by Eve Romani. The film is directed and produced by Pat Alden and is being released by Atticus Pictures and Crown Pictures. The film features an ensemble cast, including Joseph Gordon-Leavitt, Amanda Sheridan, Barry Obama, Natalie Weaver, Christine O'Donnell, Robert de Niro, John Hu, Ivan Petranov, Jason Biggs, Jim Ames, and Kieran Moldose.