On the Beach (1959)

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

• Science Fiction
• Drama
• Romance

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?

Rating

6.7 / 10 (258 votes)

Release date

December 17, 1959

Runtime

2h 14m

Language

English

Director

Stanley Kramer

Status

Released