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On the Sea
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Helen Walsh. With Barry Ward, Lorne MacFadyen, Liz White.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In a rural town in North Wales, mussel harvester Jack has been married to his wife Maggie for over half of his life. He is troubled by his son Tom, who has little interest in the family trade. When Jack crosses paths with Daniel, an itinerant deckhand, their attraction poses an impossible dilemma.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn a rural town in North Wales, mussel harvester Jack has been married to his wife Maggie for over half of his life. He is troubled by his son Tom, who has little inte…
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Release snapshot for On the Sea.
MoviHero lists July 24, 2026 as the release date for On the Sea. Helen Walsh is the listed director. The listed cast includes Barry Ward as Jack, Lorne MacFadyen as Daniel, Liz White as Maggie, Henry Lawfull as Tom. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 24, 2026
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorHelen Walsh
CastBarry Ward as Jack, Lorne MacFadyen as Daniel, Liz White as Maggie, Henry Lawfull as Tom
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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On the Sea runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 21 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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otherDanielDaniel appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherLoisLois appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherBillyBilly appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherFinnFinn appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherIrisIris appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherDyfanDyfan appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherTomTom appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherMaggieMaggie appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide otherJackJack appears in On the Sea (2026).Open character guide
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