On the Beach (2000)
On the Beach is a book-based movie adapted from "On the Beach" by Nevil Shute. This Drama/Sci-Fi film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is May 28, 2000.
The Source Material
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Overview
After a nuclear World War III has destroyed most of the globe, the few remaining survivors in southern Australia await the radioactive cloud that is heading their way and bringing certain death to everyone in its path. Among them is an American submarine capta…
About The Movie
Description
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 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.
Details
- Title
- On the Beach
- Original Title
- On the Beach
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi, TV Movie
- US Digital / TV
- May 28, 2000 · Rated PG