20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1916, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Stuart Paton, running about 105 minutes. “The First Submarine Photoplay Ever Filmed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Nemo has built a fantastic submarine for his mission of revenge. He has traveled over 20,000 leagues in search of Charles Denver - a man who caused the death of Princess Daaker. Seeing what he had done, Denver took the daughter to his yacht and sailed away.
Who’s in it. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea stars Allen Holubar as Captain Nemo, also known as Prince Daaker, Jane Gail as A child of nature/Princess Daaker, Dan Hanlon as Professor Aronnax and Edna Pendleton as Aronnax's daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916)?
- In GB, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea worth watching?
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea stars Allen Holubar, Jane Gail, Dan Hanlon, Edna Pendleton and Curtis Benton.
- When was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea released?
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.