On the Beach
On the Beach
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On the Beach (1959)

TV-PG (US) | USA | English | 134 min
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
7.1

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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Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture

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Best Original Score

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Release Date

Australia
(Melbourne)
1959-12-17
Canada
(Toronto)
1959-12-17
Switzerland
(Zürich)
1959-12-17
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

On the Beach
(Original title)
La hora final
Argentina
On the Beach
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Profanity
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild