On the Beach
1959, Sci fi, 2h 13m
22 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Cmdr. Dwight Lionel Towers
Moira Davidson
Julian Osborne
Lt. Peter Holmes
Mary Holmes
Adm. Bridie
Critic Reviews for On the Beach
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (5)
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A tiresome, talky 1959 film.
November 7, 2007 | Full Review… -
Fine photography, but the script is a typically numbing affair, and the cast, aside from Peck and Meillon, seem totally out of their depth.
January 26, 2006 | Full Review… -
The great merit of this picture, aside from its entertaining qualities, is the fact that it carries a passionate conviction that man is worth saving, after all.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
Together, they don't exactly light up the screen with burning passion, but it's a subdued, plagued romance that still reaches levels of emotional potency.
November 4, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
...the haunting "fallout" of the drama lingers deeply in the mind, and Kramer in my catalogue was the producer of the year for daring to make a movie about the atomic destruction of the human race-and to release it a few days before Christmas.
October 7, 2019 | Full Review… -
Director Kramer's drama is a bleak and heart wrenching tale of the end of the world...
July 9, 2016 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for On the Beach
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Jun 29, 2013Most certainly my fav Kramer film, this almost forgotten cautionary tale of the last days of suicidal humanity has its drawbacks ... but that might sum up humanity, no? Overall, the spirit to find the best of us while fully submerged in the worst drives this tale that looks at the ragtag few remaining survivors facing certain extinction at the end of the world. Peck et al lend undeserved honor to the race and Fred Astaire proves he didn't only need to be dancing to be worth attention. Ernest Gold's score, variations on "Waltzin' Matilda", will leave you soaked in an bittersweet Australian stew for days to come. Have plenty of Coopers Pale Ale on hand.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jun 29, 2012Powerful film -- bleak but necessary and important.Kyle M Super Reviewer
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Jun 22, 2012A spooky Cold War classic about those MAD years, when the complete ruination of the world through nuclear war seemed a real possibility. Once again, Gregory Peck carries a film with his performance - I'm starting to think he's one of the all-time best - and it's the humanity of these characters and their attempt to retain hope when all seems lost. It's a pushing to the extreme of a feeling in that was in the air at the time, but it also seems unfortunately easy to relate to. An important and uncomfortable film to see.Daniel P Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2010This movie has a lot of stars, and it's a pretty intense drama, I liked it.Aj V Super Reviewer
On the Beach Quotes
| Peter Holmes: | By the way, I invited Captain Towers for the weekend. |
| Mary Holmes: | Oh Peter you didn't. |
| Peter Holmes: | I had to really, we had lunch together and he started asking questions about how we lived and all. Mary I'd have looked an awful clod not to have asked him. He'll be alright I think. |
| Peter Holmes: | I had to really, we had lunch together and he started asking questions about how we lived and all. Mary, I'd have looked an awful clod not to have asked him. He'll be alright I think. |
| Mary Holmes: | Was he married do you know? |
| Peter Holmes: | Two kids. |
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