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The Abyss at a glance
The Abyss is a 1989 adventure and thriller film, running 2h 20m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
No service is listed for the United Kingdom right now.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-08-09
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director
- James Cameron
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 3,663 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.
Cast
14 names
Ed HarrisVirgil 'Bud' Brigman
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioLindsey Brigman
Michael BiehnLieutenant Hiram Coffey
Leo BurmesterCatton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
Todd GraffAlan 'Hippy' Carnes
John Bedford LloydJammer Willis
Kimberly ScottLisa 'One Night' Standing
Chris ElliottBendix
J.C. QuinnArliss 'Sonny' DawsonPierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.Lew Finler
George Robert KlekWilhite
Christopher MurphySchoenick
Adam NelsonEnsign Monk
Dick WarlockDwight PerryQuestions about The Abyss
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Abyss in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Abyss suitable for children?
The Abyss is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Abyss about?
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.
How long is The Abyss?
The Abyss runs for 2h 20m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Abyss trailer?
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