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The Abyss

1989Movie2 h 20 minPG-13

Thriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes75%83%

A nerve-racking, epic adventure movie about technology, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

When you get there, you will understand.

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.

Feels like

  • Deep Sea Survival Thriller
  • Groundbreaking Visual Effects
  • Claustrophobic Tension
  • Sci-Fi Mystery
  • High-Stakes Industrial Drama
  • Iconic 80s Cinema
  • Psychological Stress Test
  • Technological Wonder
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Atmospheric Horror Elements

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
James Cameron
Written by
James Cameron
Produced by
Van Ling, Gale Anne Hurd
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

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

Facts

August 9, 1989 · 2 h 20 min · PG-13

Released
August 9, 1989
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$43 million
Box office
$90 million
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

"Not So Different" Remark, Oh, Crap!, Sensory Tentacles +9

  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Sensory Tentacles
  • Rousseau Was Right
  • Dropped in the Toilet
  • Almost Out of Oxygen
  • '80s Hair
  • Ominous Crack
  • Delayed Reaction
  • Nuke 'Em
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Artistic License – Military

12 of 117 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Abyss?"

Questions about The Abyss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Abyss?

Disney+PhiloBBC AmericaTubi TV

In the United States, The Abyss streams on Disney+, Philo, and BBC America, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is The Abyss worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 62).

Is The Abyss okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Will The Abyss scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Abyss use?

"Not So Different" RemarkOh, Crap!Sensory TentaclesRousseau Was RightDropped in the ToiletAlmost Out of Oxygen'80s HairOminous CrackDelayed ReactionNuke 'EmCassandra TruthArtistic License – Militaryand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including "Not So Different" Remark, Oh, Crap!, and Sensory Tentacles.