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On the Beach

6.220003h 17mPGMovieDramaScience FictionTV Movie

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…

DirectorRussell Mulcahy
WriterJohn Paxton
ProducersJohn Edwards·Errol Sullivan

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Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

AAArmand Assante
Armand Assante
Cmdr. Dwight Towers
RWRachel Ward
Rachel Ward
Moira Davidson
BBBryan Brown
Bryan Brown
Dr. Julian Osborne
JMJacqueline McKenzie
Jacqueline McKenzie
Mary Davidson Holmes
GBGrant Bowler
Grant Bowler
Lt. Peter Holmes
TW
Tieghan Webber
Jenny Holmes
SBSteve Bastoni
Steve Bastoni
First Officer Neil Hirsch
AW
Allison Webber
Jenny Holmes
DPDavid Ross Paterson
David Ross Paterson
Chief Wawrzeniak
KCKevin Copeland
Kevin Copeland
Sonarman Bobby Swain
TMTodd MacDonald
Todd MacDonald
Radioman Giles
JPJoe Petruzzi
Joe Petruzzi
Lt. Tony Garcia

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On the Beach — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams On the Beach?

On the Beach is streaming on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Plex in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is On the Beach on Netflix?

No, On the Beach is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free.

Is On the Beach on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — On the Beach is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch On the Beach for free?

On the Beach is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.