The Reef

2010·Movie
1h 28min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudderPlex

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The Reef fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Pray that you drown first.

A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.
Shark AttackSurvival ThrillerOpen WaterGreat Barrier ReefIntense SuspenseRealistic Shark BehaviorPsychological TensionClaustrophobicNatural Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Benedict Paxton-Crick, Drew Bailey, Andrew Traucki
Written by:
Stephen Davis, Andrew Traucki
Produced by:
Anousha Zarkesh, Michael Robertson, Andrew Traucki
Composed by:
Andrew Neil, Andy Wright, Adam Connelly

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Questions about The Reef

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Where can I stream The Reef legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudderPlex

The Reef is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. 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 The Reef worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Reef rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Reef?

1 h 28 min

The Reef runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Reef in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Reef?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Reef in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Reef use?

Men Are the Expendable GenderFinal GirlBolivian Army EndingThreatening SharkI Will Only Slow You DownVery Loosely Based on a True StoryBased on a True StorySurprisingly Realistic OutcomeVasquez Always DiesSuper-Persistent PredatorScenery PornThe Placeand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Reef, including Men Are the Expendable Gender, Final Girl, Bolivian Army Ending.

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