On the Beach (1959)
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Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Stanley Kramer
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What is the TMDB rating of On the Beach?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 257 votes.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer and released in 1959.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1959-12-17
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box Office
- $2.2M
- Status
- Released