Doombeach (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1989, Doombeach is a thriller and drama film directed by Colin Finbow, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy dies after swimming at a seaside resort, and the local children, led by Gavin, investigate and are led to suspect that contamination from a nearby nuclear plant is to blame. Their teacher is sympathetic, but has broken into her house, perhaps as a warning. Gavin is nearly killed after talking about the problem on TV, but gradually all is uncovered - with terrible consequences for Gavin.
Who’s in it. Doombeach stars Glenda Jackson as Miss Ricketts, Michael Sheard as Headmaster, Jeremy Coster as Gavin and Donna Taibe as Terri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Doombeach sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doombeach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doombeach tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doombeach (1989)?
- In GB, Doombeach is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doombeach worth watching?
- Doombeach holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doombeach?
- Doombeach stars Glenda Jackson, Michael Sheard, Jeremy Coster, Donna Taibe and Alex Mitchell.
- When was Doombeach released?
- Doombeach was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.