On the Beach(2000)
Overview
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.
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Studio
Australian Film Commission
Cast
Armand Assante
as Cmdr. Dwight Towers
Rachel Ward
as Moira Davidson
Bryan Brown
as Dr. Julian Osborne
Jacqueline McKenzie
as Mary Davidson Holmes
Grant Bowler
as Lt. Peter Holmes
Tieghan Webber
as Jenny Holmes
Steve Bastoni
as First Officer Neil Hirsch
Allison Webber
as Jenny Holmes
David Ross Paterson
as Chief Wawrzeniak
Kevin Copeland
as Sonarman Bobby Swain
Todd MacDonald
as Radioman Giles
Joe Petruzzi
as Lt. Tony Garcia
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
3h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Australian Film Commission • Showtime Networks • Southern Star
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Where can I watch On the Beach?▼
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What is On the Beach about?▼
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.
Who directed On the Beach?▼
On the Beach was directed by Russell Mulcahy and released in 2000. It is a drama, science fiction, tv movie film.
How long is On the Beach?▼
On the Beach has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).
Who stars in On the Beach?▼
The cast of On the Beach includes Armand Assante as Cmdr. Dwight Towers, Rachel Ward as Moira Davidson, Bryan Brown as Dr. Julian Osborne, Jacqueline McKenzie as Mary Davidson Holmes, Grant Bowler as Lt. Peter Holmes and more.
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