The Abyss
(1989)
7.5
PixlRun
When you get there, you will understand.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 20min
Premiere
1989-08-09
Box office
$54,981,151
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG-13
Director
James Cameron
Cinematography
Mikael Salomon
Editor
Conrad Buff IV
Producers
Gale Anne Hurd, Van Ling
Production
20th Century Fox · Pacific Western
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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
Chris Elliott
Bendix
Director
James CameronCinematography
Mikael SalomonEditor
Conrad Buff IVProducers
Gale Anne Hurd, Van LingPhotos
Awards summary
Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 16 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Abyss?
James Cameron directed The Abyss in 1989.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Abyss has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 205,697 votes.
Where can I watch The Abyss?
The Abyss is available on Disney Plus, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.
How long is The Abyss?
The Abyss has a runtime of 2h 20min (140 minutes).
How much did The Abyss earn at the box office?
The Abyss earned $54,981,151 worldwide.