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Underwater

2020·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

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.
Deep Sea HorrorClaustrophobic ThrillerCreature FeatureSurvival Against the OddsIsolation and DreadVisceral and IntenseMonster MovieDark and Bleak

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Underwater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Underwater legally?

Underwater is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Underwater worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Underwater rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Underwater?

1 h 35 min

Underwater runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Underwater?

Critics48
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Underwater higher (58) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Underwater a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$41 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What language is Underwater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Underwater?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Underwater in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Underwater, including Failed a Spot Check, Anguished Declaration of Love, Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!.