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Deep Rising

1998·Movie
1h 46min·R
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes36%44%

Where to watch

HooplaTubi TV

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Deep Rising fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Full scream ahead.

A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
Creature FeatureHigh-Octane ActionOcean HorrorSurvival ThrillerMonster MovieSci-Fi GoreFast-PacedB-Movie FunSpecial Effects Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Sommers, Dean Cundey, Howard Ellis
Written by:
Stephen Sommers
Produced by:
Howard Ellis, Barry Bernardi, Laurence Mark
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith, Jerry Goldsmith, Doc Kane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Deep Rising

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deep Rising legally?

HooplaTubi TV

Deep Rising is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. 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 Deep Rising worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deep Rising rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Deep Rising?

1 h 46 min

Deep Rising runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deep Rising?

Critics36
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Deep Rising higher (53) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Deep Rising a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.

What language is Deep Rising in?

EnglishKorean

It was made in English, with some Korean. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deep Rising?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deep Rising in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deep Rising use?

Teeth-Clenched TeamworkChekhov's GunEveryone Has StandardsTrapped-with-Monster PlotProperly ParanoidImprobable Taxonomy SkillsVillainous FriendshipBrick JokePunch-Clock VillainTentacled TerrorBeauty Is Never TarnishedCool Boatand 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 storytelling tropes for Deep Rising, including Teeth-Clenched Teamwork, Chekhov's Gun, Everyone Has Standards.