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1989 · Movie · 2h 20m · PG-13

The Abyss

CriticsCritics: 69
AudienceAudience: 7.7

When a nuclear submarine sinks, a civilian oil-rig crew joins a dangerous rescue mission deep beneath the ocean. Cut off from the surface, the divers face mounting pressure, military tensions, and an encounter with a mysterious force that could alter humanity’s future.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy claustrophobic survival adventures, ambitious science fiction, and emotional stakes, especially in films like Aliens; Not for you if slow pacing, dated effects, or long runtimes frustrate you.

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Cast

Ed HarrisMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMichael BiehnLeo BurmesterTodd GraffJohn Bedford LloydKimberly ScottChris Elliott

Director

James Cameron

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