20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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Synopsis
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Cast
- Kirk Douglas
- James Mason
- Paul Lukas
- Peter Lorre
- Robert J. Wilke
- Ted de Corsia
- Carleton Young
- J.M. Kerrigan
- Percy Helton
- Ted Cooper
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- Apr 23, 2014
I fell asleep about half an hour into this and then I woke up and Peter Lorre was being butted in the arse by a seal and I've no idea if I'm still dreaming now.
🇵🇱 Steve G 🐝Mar 31, 2020The spectacular set design of the Nautilus and dazzling effects are definitely standouts of this underwater sci fi jam but there’s plenty to love here—I can’t say enough about the top notch cast and how superb James Mason is as Nemo, and although it starts to feel a bit…
Ian WestMar 31, 2023Disney's first stab at a big-budget Technicolor Cinemascope adventure film with gorgeous production design and well-handled marine action by Richard Fleischer. All the underwater photography and that climactic squid battle in particular still look pretty fantastic. The…
Josh Lewis - Jan 15, 2023
Let it be stated that Kirk Douglas is a stud, even when he's in a live action Disney film. I will firstly admit that I have not read and am therefore not familiar with the Jules Verne novel and for that I am a bit ashamed. My only point of reference for anything here comes…
Leighton TrentJul 14, 2026I feel like I must have seen this on VHS as a kid. I mean, I still possess relatively vivid memories of visiting the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage" ride at Disney World's Magic Kingdom as a small child. (The ride closed in 1994, I think I was there just…
HKFanaticMay 15, 2023What a gorgeous looking movie (it’s on Disney+). The fact that Disney himself mandated that the filmmakers use the anamorphic CinemaScope lenses to get his money’s worth which is why there’s no close ups is kinda brilliant. Totally forgot how near-slapstick Kirk Douglas…
Joe Lynch - Nov 23, 2020
Not having read any Jules Verne, my only point of reference for Captain Nemo and his Nautilus comes from Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Moore's Nemo is of Indian heritage; originally known as Prince Dakkar, he's a turban-wearing, Kali-worshipping outlaw…
WraithApeWhat is there not to love about this film? You've got Captain Nemo, played by the stylishly hip and reserved James Mason. An underwater sea-faring submarine (Nemo's most cherished possession). A professor, played by "you wish he was your grandpa" Paul Lukas. And his…
AsherFeb 23, 2022Never read the book. Decided to watch this one and actually enjoyed it. The design of that submarine was pretty nice. That seal was adorable. It's amazing how Kirk Douglas' son Michael Douglas sounds just like his father. 🐙
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- Sabrina Bondi liked20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Walt Disney's production of 20000 Leagues under the Sea is very special kind of picture, combining photographic ingenuity, imaginative story telling and fiscal daring.
ChaosStrolling liked20,000 Leagues Under the SeaMy expectations were low so I was very pleasantly surprised, I’m not sure if it needed to be that long or if it just felt slow at some parts
matilda is "meh" on20,000 Leagues Under the Seathe cinematics and visuals are actually surprisingly really good for when the movie was made the ocean scenes were very good and honestly when cgi and green screens were used, in some parts it wasn't massively obvious so i'm pretty surprised. but it dragged a LOT.
- MickSam liked20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Read this book as a kid, seems about accurate enough if I remember right. The knowledge and power of man has indeed long eclipsed our wisdom to wield it. Good squid animatronic too.
Rachel liked20,000 Leagues Under the SeaA good watch. Feels slow at moments, but overall enjoyable. Esmerelda is definitely the star.
Giorgio liked20,000 Leagues Under the SeaMy favorite book when i was a kid !!! ❤️
- Bankysb liked20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
What a classic. A must watch.
Asher liked20,000 Leagues Under the SeaAmazing and ahead of its time
Todd Shaffer liked20,000 Leagues Under the SeaGood classic Disney film
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Metacritic
Grandly entertaining.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
The Disney people naturally have made it as elaborate as it was made by Verne. And they have likewise developed all the other intriguing potentials of the yarn with a joyful exaggeration that is expected in science-fiction films.
Bosley Crowther
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)?
The movie is 2hr 7min long.
What's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) about?
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
Who's the cast of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)?
- Kirk Douglas as Ned Land
- James Mason as Captain Nemo
- Paul Lukas as Prof. Pierre Aronnax
- Peter Lorre as Conseil
- Robert J. Wilke as First Mate of the Nautilus
- Ted de Corsia as Capt. Farragut
- Carleton Young as John Howard
- J.M. Kerrigan as Old Billy
- Percy Helton as Coach Driver
- Ted Cooper as Mate on 'Lincoln'
Who's the director behind 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)?
Richard Fleischer directed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954).
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