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On the Beach

In a post-apocalyptic Australia, the remaining survivors grapple with the devastating reality that their world is doomed to extinction within a few months following a catastrophic global nuclear war.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Australia is the only surviving continent after a global nuclear disaster. A lone American submarine, led by Captain Brown, arrives in the Pacific, met with skepticism by the Australians. With only two months left before a deadly radiation wave reaches the continent, the team must decide whether to trust the calculations of renowned scientist, Dr. Richardson, who predicts a catastrophic outcome, or his rival, Dr. Kristoff, who believes a small group of people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere to survive. The Captain embarks on a mission to Alaska and California to determine the accuracy of the scientists' claims, while navigating his own personal relationships amidst the chaos.

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Info about On the Beach

Studio(s): Australian Film Commission, Showtime Networks

Originally Released: United States, May 28, 2000

Production Countries: Australia, United States

Budget: $10,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Sci-Fi