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 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.
Where to watch On the Beach
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, YouTube Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free +2 | — | — |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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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 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. On the Beach is a Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie movie, released on 2000-05-28, runtime 197 minutes.
Is On the Beach worth watching?
TMDB users rate On the Beach 6.2 out of 10 from 88 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch On the Beach?
In the United States, On the Beach is free to watch on The, YouTube Free and Plex. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Russell Mulcahy
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
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Sources
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