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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Seen it?

1916 | 99 min | Adventure, Drama, Action, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 40 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Guardians of the Galaxy or Star Trek Beyond, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1916: an older pace and style.

Captain Nemo has built a fantastic submarine for his mission of revenge. He has traveled over 20,000 leagues in search of Charles Denver - a man who caused the death of Princess Daaker. Seeing what he had done, Denver took the daughter to his yacht and sailed away.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $8 million worldwide on a $200K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stuart Paton

  • Allen HolubarCaptain Nemo, also known as Prince Daaker
  • Jane GailA child of nature/Princess Daaker
  • Howard CramptonCyrus Harding
  • Matt MooreLieutenant Bond
  • William WelshCharles Denver
  • Joseph W. GirardMajor Cameron
  • Curtis BentonNed Land
  • Edna PendletonAronnax's daughter
  • Dan HanlonProfessor Aronnax
  • Leviticus JonesNeb