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Underwater

2020Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Horror
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes48%54%

A nerve-racking, breakneck horror movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

7 miles below the ocean surface something has awakened

After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.

Feels like

  • Claustrophobic Sci-Fi Horror
  • High-Octane Survival Thriller
  • Deep Sea Monster B-Movie
  • Atmospheric Sound Design
  • Disaster Movie Elements
  • Limited Character Development
  • Visual Spectacle over Substance
  • Tense and Relentless Pacing

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
William Eubank
Written by
Brian Duffield, Adam Cozad
Produced by
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tonia Davis
Music by
Marco Beltrami, Brandon Roberts

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Facts

January 8, 2020 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
January 8, 2020
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Failed a Spot Check, Anguished Declaration of Love, Get a Hold of Yourself, Man! +9

  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!
  • Exty Years from Publication
  • Break Out the Museum Piece
  • Precision F-Strike
  • In Space, Everyone Can See Your Face
  • Mundanger
  • Economy Cast
  • Weakened by the Light
  • First-Name Basis
  • Survivor Guilt

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Underwater?"

Questions about Underwater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Underwater?

PrimefuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, Underwater streams on Prime, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Underwater worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Underwater 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 Underwater scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Underwater plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Underwater a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$41 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What tropes does Underwater use?

Failed a Spot CheckAnguished Declaration of LoveGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Exty Years from PublicationBreak Out the Museum PiecePrecision F-StrikeIn Space, Everyone Can See Your FaceMundangerEconomy CastWeakened by the LightFirst-Name BasisSurvivor Guiltand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Failed a Spot Check, Anguished Declaration of Love, and Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!.