Between the Tides (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Between the Tides is a documentary film directed by Ralph Keene, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Between the Tides is a 1958 short documentary directed by Ralph Keene for British Transport Films.It is a study of the animal and plant life of Britain's shores. The film show the fascinating and colourful marine life of shoreline and rock pool, filmed in the inter-tidal zone of a typical and attractive rocky shore of southwest England. The amazing diversity of creatures must be seen to be believed; periwinkles, top-shells, starfish and lump suckers, the self-concealing flatfish, the gaper and razor fish and the commuting and breeding seabirds. Beautifully photographed in glorious Technicolor by resident cameraman Ron Craigen, the film was awarded fifteen international film honours, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Between the Tides stars Stephen Murray as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Between the Tides has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Between the Tides page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Between the Tides (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Between the Tides change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Between the Tides worth watching?
- Between the Tides holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Between the Tides?
- Between the Tides stars Stephen Murray.
- When was Between the Tides released?
- Between the Tides was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.