

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Where to watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in United States
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Where is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Looke Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus, Watcha | wavve |
About 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a 1954 English-language adventure, science fiction and fantasy film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1954, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $28 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Earl Felton
- Release date
- December 23, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $28 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea cast & crew
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Earl Felton.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Ned Land, James Mason as Captain Nemo, Paul Lukas as Prof. Pierre Arronax, Peter Lorre as Conseil, Robert J. Wilke as First Mate of the Nautilus, and Ted de Corsia as Capt. Farragut.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul J. Smith, cinematography is by Franz Planer, and it was produced by Walt Disney.
Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea worth watching?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 984 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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Cast of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Kirk Douglas
Ned Land

James Mason
Captain Nemo

Paul Lukas
Prof. Pierre Arronax

Peter Lorre
Conseil

Robert J. Wilke
First Mate of the Nautilus

Ted de Corsia
Capt. Farragut

Carleton Young
John Howard

J.M. Kerrigan
Billy

Percy Helton
Coach Driver

Gloria Pall
Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
Ron Nyman
Sailor (uncredited)

Fred Graham
Casey Moore (uncredited)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in United States?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea on Disney Plus?
Yes — 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea rated?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 984 ratings.











