20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Kernel Score: 78% · 963 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Released: 1954-12-23
Runtime: 127 minutes
Where to watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a G-rated Disney adventure involving submarine warfare themes and a giant squid attack.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a dramatic giant squid attack and submarine ramming of warships, mild by modern standards.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kirk Douglas as Ned Land
- James Mason as Captain Nemo
- Paul Lukas as Prof. Pierre Arronax
- 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 Billy
- Percy Helton as Coach Driver
- Gloria Pall as Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea FAQ
Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea good?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 963 audience ratings.
Where can I watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
In the US you can stream 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea OK for kids?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a G-rated Disney adventure involving submarine warfare themes and a giant squid attack.
What movies are like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
If you liked 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, try The Abyss, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Jason and the Argonauts and Atlantis: The Lost Empire.