20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 1997
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Networks
- Hallmark Entertainment, RHI Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel
What is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
Released in the United States on March twenty-third, nineteen ninety-seven, the television movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea falls into the adventure, action, and science fiction genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. Set in the nineteenth century, the story begins when an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what is sinking ships all over the ocean.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 23, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, RHI Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 28 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hallmark Entertainment, RHI Entertainment
Where to watch in United States
Stream
fuboTV
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Amazon Prime VideofuboTV
UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Roku Channel
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Plex
Plex Channel
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
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Overview
Released in the United States on March twenty-third, nineteen ninety-seven, the television movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea falls into the adventure, action, and science fiction genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. Set in the nineteenth century, the story begins when an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what is sinking ships all over the ocean. Following him on this mission is his daughter. During the course of their journey, they are intercepted by a mysterious captain named Nemo along with his incredible submarine.
Should you watch it?
“A marine biologist and his daughter encounter a mysterious captain and his advanced submarine in the ocean.”
- Features a performance by Ben Cross as the iconic Captain Nemo.
- Directed by Michael Anderson, known for his work in television films.
- Provides a unique adaptation that replaces the traditional manservant character with the biologist's daughter.
- The film holds a low critical approval rating of 38 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Watch it if you enjoy classic literary adaptations and 19th-century nautical adventure stories.
This television film is rated TV-G, suggesting a tone and pacing suitable for a general audience.
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Where can I stream this film?
Streaming availability for this 1997 television film varies by region and platform; please check your local digital movie providers.
Is this film worth watching?
The film holds a 38 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating mixed critical reception.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 35 to 36 minutes.
Is this an episodic series?
No, this is a standalone television film rather than a series with multiple episodes.
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