Movie

On the Beach

★ 6.2(86)20003h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Russell Mulcahy
Release date: 2000-05-28
Runtime: 3h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Australian Film Commission

On the Beach — trailer

About On the Beach

On the Beach is a 2000 movie in the Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie genres, directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Armand Assante, Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown. It has a runtime of 3 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 86 viewers. Below you can see where to watch On the Beach in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.

Cast

Armand Assante

Cmdr. Dwight Towers

Rachel Ward

Moira Davidson

Bryan Brown

Dr. Julian Osborne

Jacqueline McKenzie

Mary Davidson Holmes

Grant Bowler

Lt. Peter Holmes

Tieghan Webber

Jenny Holmes

Steve Bastoni

First Officer Neil Hirsch

Allison Webber

Jenny Holmes

David Ross Paterson

Chief Wawrzeniak

Kevin Copeland

Sonarman Bobby Swain

Todd MacDonald

Radioman Giles

Joe Petruzzi

Lt. Tony Garcia

Themes & keywords

australiabased on novel or booksubmarineatomic bombdystopiaremakenuclear holocaust

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch On the Beach in United States?+

On the Beach is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is On the Beach?+

On the Beach has a runtime of 3 hours 17 minutes (197 minutes).

Who stars in On the Beach?+

On the Beach stars Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jacqueline McKenzie and Grant Bowler.

When did On the Beach come out?+

On the Beach is a 2000 movie directed by Russell Mulcahy.

What genre is On the Beach?+

On the Beach is Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed On the Beach?+

On the Beach was directed by Russell Mulcahy.