On the Beach
2000, English. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch On the Beach
On the Beach isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Russell MulcahyDirector
- Armand AssanteCmdr. Dwight Towers
- Rachel WardMoira Davidson
- Bryan BrownDr. Julian Osborne
- Jacqueline McKenzieMary Davidson Holmes
- Grant BowlerLt. Peter Holmes
- Tieghan WebberJenny Holmes
- Steve BastoniFirst Officer Neil Hirsch
- Allison WebberJenny Holmes
- David Ross PatersonChief Wawrzeniak
- Kevin CopelandSonarman Bobby Swain
- Todd MacDonaldRadioman Giles
- Joe PetruzziLt. Tony Garcia
Details
- Released
- 28 May 2000
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- John Paxton
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What On the Beach is based on
On the Beach is based on On the Beach, a 1959 film and On the Beach, a 1957 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.
Film · 1959
On the Beach
Novel · 1957
On the Beach
By Nevil Shute
Published by Heinemann
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On the Beach: quick answers
Is On the Beach worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs 197 minutes (3h 17m).
Does On the Beach have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On the Beach. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On the Beach parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Beach is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is On the Beach on?
On the Beach isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Beach?
If you liked On the Beach, try Meltdown: Days of Destruction, The Day After, Testament.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach (2000) was directed by Russell Mulcahy and stars Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown.
What is On the Beach based on?
On the Beach is based on On the Beach, a 1959 film and On the Beach, a 1957 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.