The Abyss (1989) Thriller Drama Mystery Sci-Fi Adventure Romance
The Abyss (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Aug 09, 1989 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Romance | Runtime 2h 20m
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our The Abyss Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.35/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.9/10 - Related: Discover more movies like The Abyss
The Abyss Plot Synopsis:
Formerly married petroleum engineers who still have some issues to work out. They are drafted to assist a gung-ho Navy SEAL with a top-secret recovery operation: a nuclear sub has been ambushed and sunk, under mysterious circumstances, in some of the deepest waters on Earth.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A civilian diving team is enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and face danger while encountering an alien aquatic species.
Tagline: Believe your eyes.
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The Abyss Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 140 minutes / Directors: James Cameron
Stars: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 09, 1989Box Office: $54,981,151
Awards: 9
Nominations: 16
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The Abyss is Streaming on Paramount+Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Abyss Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 09, 1989
Writers: James Cameron
Producers: Gale Anne Hurd, Van Ling
Editors: Conrad Buff IV, Joel Goodman, Steven Quale, Howard E. Smith
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The Abyss (1989) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Abyss Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Harris | ... | Bud Brigman |
| Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Lindsey Brigman |
| Michael Biehn | ... | Lt. Coffey |
| Leo Burmester | ... | Catfish De Vries |
| Todd Graff | ... | Alan ''Hippy'' Carnes |
| John Bedford Lloyd | ... | Jammer Willis |
| J.C. Quinn | ... | ''Sonny'' Dawson |
| Kimberly Scott | ... | Lisa ''One Night'' Standing |
| Captain Kidd Brewer Jr. | ... | Lew Finler (as Capt. Kidd Brewer Jr.) |
| George Robert Klek | ... | Wilhite |
| Christopher Murphy | ... | Schoenick |
| Adam Nelson | ... | Ensign Monk |
| Dick Warlock | ... | Dwight Perry (as Richard Warlock) |
| Jimmie Ray Weeks | ... | Leland McBride |
| J. Kenneth Campbell | ... | DeMarco |
| Ken Jenkins | ... | Gerard Kirkhill |
| Chris Elliott | ... | Bendix |
| Peter Ratray | ... | Captain |
| Michael Beach | ... | Barnes |
| Brad Sullivan | ... | Executive |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ed Harris (b. November 28, 1950) – Bud Brigman
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: The Voice - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (b. November 17, 1958) – Lindsey Brigman
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Michael Biehn (b. July 31, 1956) – Lt. Coffey
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Leo Burmester, as Catfish De Vries, passed away at age 63 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Leo Burmeister - Todd Graff (b. October 22, 1959) – Alan ''Hippy'' Carnes
Sign: Libra - John Bedford Lloyd (b. January 2, 1956) – Jammer Willis
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: John Bedford-Lloyd - J.C. Quinn, as ''Sonny'' Dawson, passed away at age 63 in Mexico.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: J. C. Quinn - Kimberly Scott (b. December 11, 1961) – Lisa ''One Night'' Standing
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Kimberley Scott | Kimberly A. Scott - Captain Kidd Brewer Jr., as Lew Finler (as Capt. Kidd Brewer Jr.), passed away at age 41 in Raleigh, North Carol.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Capt. Kidd Brewer Jr. | Captain Pierce Oliver Kidd Brewer Jr. | Kidd Brewer Jr. - George Robert Klek – Wilhite
- Christopher Murphy (b. February 16, 1963) – Schoenick
Sign: Aquarius - Adam Nelson – Ensign Monk
- Dick Warlock (b. February 5, 1940) – Dwight Perry (as Richard Warlock)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Dick Leming | Richard E. Warlock | Richard Warlock - Jimmie Ray Weeks (b. March 21, 1942) – Leland McBride
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jim Brown | James Ray Weeks | Jimmy Ray Weeks - J. Kenneth Campbell (b. July 22, 1947) – DeMarco
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Kenneth Campbell
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