On the Beach (2000)
On the Beach is a 2000 drama movie directed by Russell Mulcahy, with a running time of 3h 17m. It stars Armand Assante, Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown.
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 a 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.
Quick answers
What is On the Beach about?
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 a 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.
When was On the Beach released?
On the Beach was released on 28 May 2000.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs 3h 17m.
Who made On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Where can I watch On the Beach?
On the Beach is available on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.
Where to watch On the Beach
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Cast
- Armand Assante as Cmdr. Dwight Towers
- Rachel Ward as Moira Davidson
- Bryan Brown as Dr. Julian Osborne
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Mary Davidson Holmes
- Grant Bowler as Lt. Peter Holmes
- Tieghan Webber as Jenny Holmes
- Steve Bastoni as First Officer Neil Hirsch
- Allison Webber as Jenny Holmes
- David Ross Paterson as Chief Wawrzeniak
- Kevin Copeland as Sonarman Bobby Swain
- Todd MacDonald as Radioman Giles
- Joe Petruzzi as Lt. Tony Garcia