1959 · Science Fiction / Drama / Romance
On the Beach
The Biggest Story of Our Time!
In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
- 6.7/10 · 251 votes
- 2h 14m
- December 17, 1959
- English
Directed by Stanley Kramer
About On the Beach
On the Beach is a 1959 science fiction, drama, and romance film directed by Stanley Kramer. It runs 2h 14m. It was released on December 17, 1959.
In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 6.7 out of 10, based on 251 TMDB votes.
On the Beach Details
- Title
- On the Beach
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.7/10 from 251 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Writers
- John Paxton
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Box office
- $2,200,000
- Keywords
- australia, based on novel or book, nuclear war, submarine, san francisco, california, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, nuclear radiation, end of the world, melbourne, australia, nuclear holocaust, black and white
On the Beach Release Date
On the Beach was released on December 17, 1959. More 1959 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
On the Beach Genres
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On the Beach Cast
Gregory PeckDwight Towers
Ava GardnerMoira Davidson
Fred AstaireJulian Osborn
Anthony PerkinsLt. Peter Holmes
Donna AndersonMary Holmes
Guy DolemanLt. Cmdr. Farrel
John MeillonRalph Swain
Harp McGuireLt. Sunderstrom
Lola BrooksLt. Hosgood
Ken WayneLt. Benson- Joe McCormickAckerman
- Lou VernonBill Davidson
- Kevin BrennanDr. King
- John TateAdm. Bridie
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