On the Beach
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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.
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Signature
- Drama · Wonder · Craft
- Worldwide
- $2M
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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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Box Office & Release
On the Beach returned 0.8× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $3M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
- $2M
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1959
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- MPAA rating
- —
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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