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5.9 / 10(10 votes)IMDb198550mAustralia

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Synopsis

This is an Australian made-for-television animated film from Burbank Films Australia. The film is an adaptation on Jules Verne's classic French novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).

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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954) (Theatrical Trailer)

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 17, 1985

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Warwick Gilbert
Screenplay & Story
Stephen MacLean
Original Title
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Burbank Animation Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Warwick Gilbert

Screenplay & Story

Stephen MacLean, Jules Verne

Producers

Tim Brooke-Hunt, Tom Stacey

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jules Verne

Department Leadership Roster

Tim Brooke-Hunt

Tim Brooke-Hunt

Producer

Warwick Gilbert

Director

Stephen MacLean

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea about?

This is an Australian made-for-television animated film from Burbank Films Australia. The film is an adaptation on Jules Verne's classic French novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).

Who directed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was directed by Warwick Gilbert.

Who stars in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

The principal cast of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea includes Tom Burlinson, Colin Borgonon, Paul Woodson, Liz Horne, Alistair Duncan.

When was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea released and how long is it?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 50m.

Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea based on a book or true story?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".

What is the age rating and content advisory for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).