On the Beach (2000)

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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.

Released: 2000-05-28
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 3h 17m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 87 votes

Directed by Russell Mulcahy.

Top 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

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Where to watch On the Beach

United States: watch free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player

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