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Lords of the Deep

1989Movie1 h 17 minPG-13

Thriller
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb2.7Rotten Tomatoes–17%

A tense, nostalgic sci-fi movie.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or tears.

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Story

The ultimate underwater adventure!

Man has finally conquered the ocean. America's first self-contained undersea laboratory is the pride of the nation, and expectations are high for an elaborate undersea mining operation. What wasn't expected was the inhabitants of an undiscovered world.

Feels like

  • 1980s Sci-Fi Horror
  • Underwater Thriller
  • Creature Feature
  • B-Movie Aesthetic
  • Cult Following
  • Claustrophobic Atmosphere
  • Resource Exploitation
  • Marine Biology Gone Wrong
  • Pulp Sci-Fi

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Mary Ann Fisher
Written by
Peter Winograd, Beverly Gray
Produced by
Roger Corman
Music by
Jim Berenholtz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 2, 1989 · 1 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
June 2, 1989
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Ax-Crazy, Starfish Aliens, Mushroom Samba +9

  • Ax-Crazy
  • Starfish Aliens
  • Mushroom Samba
  • Humiliation Conga
  • Casting Gag
  • All for Nothing
  • Innocent Aliens
  • Karma Houdini
  • Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold
  • The Dragon
  • Jerk with a Heart of Jerk
  • Establishing Shot

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lords of the Deep?"

Questions about Lords of the Deep

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Where can I stream Lords of the Deep?

PlexFawesomeShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Lords of the Deep streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Lords of the Deep worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 2.7).

Is Lords of the Deep okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Lords of the Deep plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and mystery (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.