The Abyss

Name: The Abyss
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1989
Duration: 2 h 20 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff

When you get there, you will understand.

19892h 20m7.4(3,525 votes)

AdventureThrillerScience Fiction

Synopsis

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…

The Abyss (1989) is a adventure, thriller, and science fiction film directed by James Cameron. It stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. The film runs for 2 hours 20 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 3,525 votes.

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Director

James Cameron

Cast

Ed Harris

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Lindsey Brigman

Michael Biehn

Lieutenant Hiram Coffey

Leo Burmester

Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries

Todd Graff

Alan 'Hippy' Carnes

John Bedford Lloyd

Jammer Willis

Kimberly Scott

Lisa 'One Night' Standing

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Who stars in The Abyss?

The Abyss stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, and Leo Burmester, and was directed by James Cameron.

How long is The Abyss?

The Abyss has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes.

When did The Abyss come out?

The Abyss was released in 1989.

What genre is The Abyss?

The Abyss is a adventure, thriller, and science fiction film.

Is The Abyss worth watching?

The Abyss holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.