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The Abyss (1989)

Movie"When you get there, you will understand."
Audience Score
73
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PG-13 2 hr 20 minAug 9th, 1989Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller
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.
StarringEd HarrisMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMichael Biehn
DirectorJames Cameron
WriterJames Cameron

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 9th, 1989 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:December 12th, 2023 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 21st, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$70,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$90,000,098 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:20th Century Fox, Pacific Western
Movie Tags:
ufoseaoceansubmarineinsanityunderwateru.s. navyalien life-formscuba divingflying saucer