Watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- G
- 1954
- 2 hr 7 min
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7.2 (37,717)
In 1954, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" was released, directed by Richard Fleischer and based on Jules Verne's novel. The film stars Kirk Douglas as harpooner Ned Land, James Mason as Captain Nemo, and Paul Lukas as Professor Pierre Aronnax. The film opens with Professor Aronnax and his assistant, Conseil, on board a United States Navy frigate in search of a sea creature that has been attacking ships. After a night of unsuccessful searching, the crew recognizes the creature as a giant submarine, and the professor, Conseil, and Ned Land all attempt to board it. However, they are subsequently taken prisoner by the submarine's crew.
The submarine is commanded by the eccentric and mysterious Captain Nemo, who is both brilliant and ruthless. He takes the prisoners on a perilous journey throughout the world's oceans, revealing his incredible underwater world, which is powered by newly developed technology. Along the way, they encounter various creatures and dangers, including a giant squid and dangerous underwater volcanoes.
As the journey progresses, Professor Aronnax begins to decipher Captain Nemo's enigmatic personality and character. He becomes more and more curious about the captain's past and motivations, as well as the way in which he and his crew live on board. But it also becomes clear that the captain's past has caused him great pain and he has become disillusioned with humanity, causing his dangerous and unpredictable behavior.
As the submarine finds itself threatened by danger from the outside world, tensions begin to rise among the men on board. These tensions eventually boil over and lead to a climax that will change the destinies of all involved.
"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" was nominated for three Academy Awards, ultimately winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Special Effects. It remains a beloved classic family adventure film to this day, captivating audiences with its incredible underwater world, exciting action sequences, and stunning visuals. It is a must-see for anyone who loves adventure films, science fiction, or classic cinema.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a 1954 adventure movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2 and a MetaScore of 83.
