On the Beach (1959)

Plot Summary

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?

Movie Details

Original Title

On the Beach

Status

released

Original Language

en

Budget

$2.9M

Revenue

$2.2M

Where to watch free (US)

Production Companies

Stanley Kramer Productions

United Artists