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On the Beach (1959): movie guide
On the Beach (1959) is a Science Fiction, Drama, Romance running about 134 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 260 votes. Notable cast includes Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-12-17
- Runtime: 134 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-12-17
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What is On the Beach about?
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?
Cast highlights
On the Beach features Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, Guy Doleman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-12-17. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (260 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is On the Beach?
- On the Beach is listed as Science Fiction, Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is On the Beach?
- On the Beach runs about 134 minutes.
- Who stars in On the Beach?
- Cast highlights include Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, Guy Doleman.
- Does Cinema Box stream On the Beach?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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