The Perfect Storm

2000·Movie
2h 10min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic1006.1Rotten Tomatoes46%64%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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The Perfect Storm fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Feel its fury.

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.
Disaster FilmSurvival ThrillerMaritime DramaReal-Life EventIntenseVisually ImpressiveTragicHuman ResilienceStruggle Against NatureAction-Packed

Crew

Directed by:
Wolfgang Petersen, David R. Ellis, Dianne Dreyer
Written by:
William D. Wittliff, Sebastian Junger
Produced by:
Wolfgang Petersen, Jane Jenkins, Duncan Henderson
Composed by:
John T. Reitz, James Horner, James Horner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Perfect Storm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Perfect Storm legally?

YouTube TV

The Perfect Storm is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Perfect Storm worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Perfect Storm rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Perfect Storm?

2 h 10 min

The Perfect Storm runs 2 h 10 min.

Is The Perfect Storm based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Perfect Storm?

Critics73
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Perfect Storm higher (73) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Perfect Storm a box office hit?

Budget$130 million
Box office$329 million

Yes. It cost about $130 million to make and earned $329 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is The Perfect Storm in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Perfect Storm?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Perfect Storm in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Perfect Storm use?

The CameoBoom, Headshot!Never Found the BodyAdaptational JerkassCasanova WannabeArtistic License – HistoryJerk with a Heart of GoldNot Quite DeadAdaptation DistillationForegone ConclusionThreatening SharkAdaptation Name Changeand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for The Perfect Storm, including The Cameo, Boom, Headshot!, Never Found the Body.

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