Head-to-Head
1984 vs On the Beach (1985 vs 1959)
Side-by-side comparison of 1984 and On the Beach. Both stream free in HD on Movi47 — pick the one that fits your mood, or watch both.
HIGHER RATED

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On the Beach
1959
At a glance
| 1984 | On the Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Movie | Movie |
| Year | 1985 | 1959 |
| IMDb | 7.0/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Director | — | — |
| Lead cast | John Hurt, Richard Burton | Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner |
| Runtime | 113m | 134m |
| Watch | Stream 1984 | Stream On the Beach |
Which is better — 1984 or On the Beach?
Based on aggregate IMDb ratings, On the Beach edges ahead by 0.1 points (7.1/10 vs 7.0/10). Personal taste, of course, beats numbers — both titles are streaming on Movi47, so the fastest way to decide is to start 1984 and queue up On the Beach right after.
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