The Abyss (1989)

"When you get there, you will understand."
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The Abyss
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StarringEd HarrisMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMichael Biehn
DirectorJames Cameron
WriterJames Cameron
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PG-13 2 hr 20 minAug 9th, 1989Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Plot
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 9th, 1989
On Digital & Streaming:December 12th, 2023 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 21st, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$43,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$90,000,098 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:20th Century Fox, Pacific Western
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The Abyss Quotes

A Distraction in a Critical Moment

Finler: Bud, you know your hand is blue?
Bud: [and] Finler, why don't you just shut up put your gear on?
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Luck Is Not a Factor in Exploration

Lindsey: Explorer, this is Cab 3, starting the descent along the umbilical.
Finler: Roger that, Cab 3. Good luck.
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