The Abyss
📖 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 it.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “When you get there, you will understand.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director
- James Cameron
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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' DawsonP
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.Lew Finler🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Abyss?
- The Abyss was directed by James Cameron.
- When was The Abyss released?
- The Abyss was released on August 9, 1989.
- How long is The Abyss?
- The Abyss has a runtime of 2h 20m.
- Where can I track The Abyss?
- You can track The Abyss on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












