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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

1954·Movie
2h 7min·G
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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The mightiest motion picture of them all!

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Classic AdventureNautical Sci-FiEarly Special EffectsTechnological MarvelsSubmarine ExplorationMysterious CaptainNostalgic WonderGroundbreaking VisualsUnderwater Cinematography

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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Where can I stream 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea legally?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

2 h 7 min

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

Critics87
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea higher (87) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$28 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.

What language is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea use?

Precision F-StrikeAs Long as It Sounds ForeignCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassMy Fist Forgives YouNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Bawdy SongOh, Crap!Team PetArtistic License – Nuclear PhysicsAll Animals Are DogsCool ShipActually Pretty Funnyand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, including Precision F-Strike, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass.