20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Name: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Live Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1954-12-23
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke

Beneath the waves waits a troubled captain.

A sea expedition encounters Captain Nemo and his extraordinary submarine. Taken aboard, a scientist and his companions explore the ocean while discovering the anger behind their host's brilliant inventions.

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Why it’s a little special

The submarine sets, underwater imagery and giant-squid encounter remain striking. Nemo's conflicting ideals make a rich discussion for viewers who enjoy an adventure with an ambiguous central figure.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Ships are attacked and people die, with captivity, fistfights, gunfire and an intense giant-squid battle. Revenge, forced labor and a destructive final confrontation give the adventure a dark edge.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke, Percy Helton, Ted De Corsia, Carleton Young, J.M. Kerrigan, Ted Cooper
Written by: Jules Verne, Earl Felton
Release date: December 23, 1954
Runtime: 127 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Live Action, Science Fiction
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Language: English