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The Abyss

1989·Movie
2h 20min·PG-13
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes75%83%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

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.
Deep Sea Survival ThrillerGroundbreaking Visual EffectsClaustrophobic TensionSci-Fi MysteryHigh-Stakes Industrial DramaIconic 80s CinemaPsychological Stress TestTechnological WonderHeroic SacrificeAtmospheric Horror Elements

Crew

Directed by:
James Cameron, Newt Arnold, Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez
Written by:
James Cameron
Produced by:
Gale Anne Hurd, Howard Feuer, Van Ling
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, John Roesch, Joseph T. Sabella

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Abyss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Abyss?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, The Abyss streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Abyss worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5, 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.