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The Poseidon Adventure
1972·Movie
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A , thriller: , but never gory, .
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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Hell, upside down.
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Disaster SurvivalClassic 70s FilmOcean Liner CatastropheEnsemble CastHigh TensionSpectacular EffectsHeroic StruggleBleak Outlook
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Is The Poseidon Adventure worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Poseidon Adventure rated?
PGViolenceDisturbing imagery
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is The Poseidon Adventure?
1 h 57 min
The Poseidon Adventure runs 1 h 57 min.
Will The Poseidon Adventure make me laugh?
Serious
No. It plays it straight.
Is The Poseidon Adventure plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.
Can I half-watch The Poseidon Adventure?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is The Poseidon Adventure good for date night?
and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will The Poseidon Adventure scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times. It has some frightening moments.
Will I feel good after watching The Poseidon Adventure?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak.
Is The Poseidon Adventure based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Poseidon Adventure?
Critics76
Audiences74
Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Poseidon Adventure much the same way.
Was The Poseidon Adventure a box office hit?
Budget$5 million
Box office$85 million
Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 16.9 times its budget.
What language is The Poseidon Adventure in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Poseidon Adventure?
55
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+41GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Poseidon Adventure in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Poseidon Adventure use?
No One Gets Left BehindRising Water, Rising TensionFight to SurviveForeshadowingRight for the Wrong ReasonsBinocular ShotGravity ScrewTake Me InsteadToo Dumb to LiveOh, Crap!The LancerReassigned to Antarcticaand 92 more
TV Tropes lists 104 storytelling tropes for The Poseidon Adventure, including No One Gets Left Behind, Rising Water, Rising Tension, Fight to Survive.