On the Beach (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, On the Beach is a notable film directed by Junichi Suzuki, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out. However, she feels attraction for Nishina a rough and obscene man ... On the other hand, the younger sister, Naomi Sumiko is envious of her sister for her beauty. Naomi feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. Both sisters then become embroiled in a major problem in discovering the real intentions of Nishina, a man who hides behind a mask to rape women.
Who’s in it. On the Beach stars Rei Akasaka as Sumiko Shikishima(敷島澄子), Aki Hayasaka as Naomi Shikishima, Hideaki Tezuka as Michitarô Ogisu / Servant of the villa(荻須道太郎) and Sadami Sakamoto as Tsuguo Nishina(仁科継男), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, On the Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Beach page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Beach (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Beach worth watching?
- On the Beach holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Beach?
- On the Beach stars Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, Hideaki Tezuka, Sadami Sakamoto and Ranko Mizuki.
- When was On the Beach released?
- On the Beach was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.