20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.6

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea poster

Released in 1985, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Warwick Gilbert, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. This is an Australian made-for-television animated film from Burbank Films Australia. The film is an adaptation on Jules Verne's classic French novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).

Who’s in it. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea stars Tom Burlinson as Ned Land (voice), Colin Borgonon as Captain Nemo (voice), Paul Woodson as (voice) and Liz Horne as (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1985)?
In US, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. 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 Tom Burlinson, Colin Borgonon, Paul Woodson, Liz Horne and Alistair Duncan.
When was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea released?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.