On the Beach
On the Beach (1959) is a science fiction drama, directed by Stanley Kramer. It stars Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What On the Beach Is About
The northern hemisphere has been destroyed in a nuclear war, the radiation is drifting slowly south, and those left in Australia know they have a few months. The film does not show the catastrophe, only what comes after it, which is waiting. There is no panic and no revolt: people go to work, hold a motor race, queue. Stanley Kramer's choice was to preserve that calm, and it is why the film is so cold. The submarine voyage north, and what it finds in an empty city, is among the quietest horrors in cinema.
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What is On the Beach about?
The northern hemisphere has been destroyed in a nuclear war, the radiation is drifting slowly south, and those left in Australia know they have a few months. The film does not show the catastrophe, only what comes after it, which is waiting.
Where can I watch On the Beach?
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How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).
When did On the Beach come out?
On the Beach was released in 1959.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Who stars in On the Beach?
On the Beach stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins.
What is On the Beach's rating?
On the Beach holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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