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1989 · Movie · 2h 20m · PG-13

The Abyss

CriticsCritics: 69
AudienceAudience: 7.7

When a nuclear submarine sinks, an underwater drilling crew is called in to help search for survivors. Stranded far below the surface, the divers face growing tension and a mysterious presence in the ocean depths, turning their rescue mission into a dangerous encounter with the unknown.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like tense underwater adventures, mysterious encounters, and stories that mix action with human drama; Not for you if you prefer brisk pacing or a consistently grounded tone.

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Cast

Ed HarrisMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMichael BiehnLeo BurmesterTodd GraffJohn Bedford LloydKimberly ScottChris Elliott

Director

James Cameron

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