On the Beach
1959, English. Directed by Stanley Kramer.
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?
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch On the Beach
On the Beach isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
Rent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Stanley KramerDirector
- Gregory PeckDwight Towers
- Ava GardnerMoira Davidson
- Fred AstaireJulian Osborn
- Anthony PerkinsLt. Peter Holmes
- Donna AndersonMary Holmes
- Guy DolemanLt. Cmdr. Farrel
- John MeillonRalph Swain
- Harp McGuireLt. Sunderstrom
- Lola BrooksLt. Hosgood
- Ken WayneLt. Benson
- Joe McCormickAckerman
- Lou VernonBill Davidson
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Paxton
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box office
- $2.2M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What On the Beach is based on
On the Beach is based on On the Beach, a 1957 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.
Novel · 1957
On the Beach
By Nevil Shute
Published by Heinemann
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked On the Beach
The World, the Flesh and the Devil
1959 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
When I'm Ready
2025 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Darkest Minds
2018 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
On the Beach
2000 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Testament
1983 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
When Worlds Collide
1951 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Frequencies
2013 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fahrenheit 451
1966 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Day After
1983 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Possession
2002 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
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 6.7/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
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?
No age rating is listed for On the Beach yet.
Which OTT platform is On the Beach on?
On the Beach isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Beach?
If you liked On the Beach, try The World, the Flesh and the Devil, When I'm Ready, The Darkest Minds.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach (1959) was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire.
What is On the Beach based on?
On the Beach is based on On the Beach, a 1957 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.