Where to watch On the Beach (1959) in the UK
On the Beach (1959) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Biggest Story of Our Time!
In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
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Cast & crew
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Gregory PeckDwight Towers -
Ava GardnerMoira Davidson -
Fred AstaireJulian Osborn -
Anthony PerkinsLt. Peter Holmes -
Donna AndersonMary Holmes -
Guy DolemanLt. Cmdr. Farrel -
John MeillonRalph Swain -
Harp McGuireLt. Sunderstrom
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On the Beach — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream On the Beach in the UK?
On the Beach (1959) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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Yes. On the Beach can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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On the Beach is currently included with: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.
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