On the Beach vs Signal
Signal has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 6.2/10 for On the Beach). Signal is the shorter watch at 10m compared with 3h 17m. On the Beach is the older of the two (2000 against 2021). Both are drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On the Beach
Signal| On the Beach | Signal | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2021 |
| Length | 3h 17m | 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Drama, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Russell Mulcahy | Diarmuid Donohoe |
| Main cast | Armand Assante, Catherine Sutherland, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jacqueline McKenzie | James Quinn Markey, Calum Jess, Tom Neville |
Synopsis
On the Beach
The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that a 1000 people can be…
Signal
The friendship of two young boys is put to the test as they set out to build a radio to communicate with something other worldly.
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