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Raise the Titanic

1980Movie1 h 55 minPG

41
WeakGoodWatch score
41
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Cast

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Directed by
Jerry Jameson
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

August 1, 1980 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
August 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$36 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Dirty Communists, Adaptation Distillation, Artistic License – History +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Raise the Titanic?"

Questions about Raise the Titanic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raise the Titanic?

In the United States, Raise the Titanic streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Raise the Titanic worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%).

Is Raise the Titanic okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Raise the Titanic a box office flop?

Budget$36 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $36 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What tropes does Raise the Titanic use?

Dirty CommunistsAdaptation DistillationArtistic License – HistoryLast WordsToken RomanceArtistic License – ShipsRipped from the HeadlinesCreator CameoMirroring FactionsTitle DropAdaptational Name ChangeExtremely Cold Caseand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Dirty Communists, Adaptation Distillation, and Artistic License – History.