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On the Beach

2000Show1 season2 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Russell Mulcahy
Written by
Nevil Shute, John Paxton
Produced by
John Edwards
Music by
Christopher Gordon

Everyone

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Facts

May 28, 2000 · May 28, 2000 · Ended

First aired
May 28, 2000
Last aired
May 28, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is On the Beach worth watching?"

Questions about On the Beach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On the Beach worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching On the Beach?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 10 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is On the Beach plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.