On the Beach

2000 3h 17m EN

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6.2

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6.9

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★6.2TMDB · 87★6.9IMDB · 4,635

DramaScience FictionTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Armand Assante
Cmdr. Dwight Towers
Rachel Ward
Moira Davidson
Bryan Brown
Dr. Julian Osborne
Jacqueline McKenzie
Mary Davidson Holmes
Grant Bowler
Lt. Peter Holmes
Tieghan Webber
Jenny Holmes
Steve Bastoni
First Officer Neil Hirsch
Allison Webber
Jenny Holmes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writers: John Paxton
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 197 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Russell Mulcahy, shot by Martin McGrath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Armand Assante and Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0219224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Russell Mulcahy directs. Martin McGrath behind the camera. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1At 197 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Directed by Russell Mulcahy, shot by Martin McGrath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Armand Assante and Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0219224 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.