Where to watch On the Beach (2000) tonight
On the Beach (2000) runs 3 h 17 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.2 from 88 TMDB members. The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that…
- Runtime
- 3 h 17 min — ends 11:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Released
- May 28, 2000
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 from 88 votes
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Starring
- Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jacqueline McKenzie
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is On the Beach?
- On the Beach is 3 h 17 min long (197 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is On the Beach rated?
- On the Beach is rated PG in the US.
- Is On the Beach a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 17 min, plan the evening: start by 7:43 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream On the Beach?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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