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Deep Blue Sea

1999Movie1 h 45 minR

Horror
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic546.5Rotten Tomatoes60%40%

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about technology.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or big ideas.

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Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

Feels like

  • Creature Feature Thriller
  • High-Octane Suspense
  • Sci-Fi Horror Hybrid
  • Claustrophobic Survival
  • Visceral Violence
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • Sound-Driven Tension
  • Campy Premise
  • Underwater Action

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Renny Harlin
Written by
Wayne Powers, Donna Powers, Duncan Kennedy
Produced by
Akiva Goldsman, Alan Riche, Tony Ludwig
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Facts

July 28, 1999 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
July 28, 1999
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$165 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Dwindling Party, Rasputinian Death, Uplifted Animal +9

  • Dwindling Party
  • Rasputinian Death
  • Uplifted Animal
  • Cooked to Death
  • Pun-Based Title
  • Leitmotif
  • Genre Deconstruction
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Kick the Dog
  • Scylla and Charybdis
  • Apocalyptic Log
  • Humans Are the Real Monsters

12 of 117 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Deep Blue Sea?"

Questions about Deep Blue Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deep Blue Sea?

YouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Deep Blue Sea streams on YouTube TV and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is Deep Blue Sea worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 54).

Will Deep Blue Sea scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is Deep Blue Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Deep Blue Sea use?

Dwindling PartyRasputinian DeathUplifted AnimalCooked to DeathPun-Based TitleLeitmotifGenre DeconstructionSir Swears-a-LotKick the DogScylla and CharybdisApocalyptic LogHumans Are the Real Monstersand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including Dwindling Party, Rasputinian Death, and Uplifted Animal.