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Submergence

2018·Movie
1h 52min·NR
IMDb5.4Metacritic384.1Rotten Tomatoes22%31%

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Submergence fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Non-linear Narrative7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Love has no limits

While James More is held captive by terrorists in Somalia, thousands of miles away on the Greenland Sea, his lover Danny Flinders prepares to dive herself in a submersible into the deep bottom of the ocean, tormented by the memories of their brief encounter in France and her inability to know his whereabouts.
Melancholic RomanceExistential DramaParallel NarrativesDeep-Sea ExplorationHostage ThrillerPoetic & PhilosophicalSlow-Burn Love StoryStunning Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Wim Wenders
Written by:
Erin Dignam, J.M. Ledgard
Produced by:
Adrian Politowski, Kevin Scott Frakes, Nadia Khamlichi
Composed by:
Florian Holzner, Fernando Velázquez, Dani Fontrodona

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Submergence legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesome

Submergence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Submergence worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Submergence rated?

NRViolenceSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Submergence?

1 h 52 min

Submergence runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Submergence based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Submergence?

Critics30
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Submergence higher (42) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Submergence in?

EnglishArabicFrenchSomali

It was made in English, with some Arabic, French, Somali. Produced in United States, France, Germany, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Submergence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Submergence in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.