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?
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Where is On the Beach streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About On the Beach
On the Beach is a 1959 English-language science fiction, drama and romance film directed by Stanley Kramer. The cast is led by Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings.
On the Beach was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1959, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Writers
- John Paxton
- Release date
- December 17, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Stanley Kramer Productions
On the Beach cast & crew
On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer and written by John Paxton.
The cast features Gregory Peck as Dwight Towers, Ava Gardner as Moira Davidson, Fred Astaire as Julian Osborn, Anthony Perkins as Lt. Peter Holmes, Donna Anderson as Mary Holmes, and Guy Doleman as Lt. Cmdr. Farrel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernest Gold, cinematography is by Giuseppe Rotunno, and it was produced by Stanley Kramer.
Is On the Beach worth watching?
On the Beach holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 260 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, drama, and romance, On the Beach is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of On the Beach
Gregory Peck
Dwight Towers
Ava Gardner
Moira Davidson
Fred Astaire
Julian Osborn
Anthony Perkins
Lt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson
Mary Holmes
Guy Doleman
Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
John Meillon
Ralph Swain
Harp McGuire
Lt. Sunderstrom
Lola Brooks
Lt. Hosgood
Ken Wayne
Lt. Benson
Joe McCormick
Ackerman
Lou Vernon
Bill Davidson
On the Beach — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On the Beach in United States?
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▸What language is On the Beach in?
On the Beach is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is On the Beach rated?
On the Beach is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 260 ratings.
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