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What Lies Beneath (2000)

โ€œHe was the perfect husband until his one mistake followed them home.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 2,098 votes 2h 10m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#78 of 125 films from 2000 #1368 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Robert Zemeckis ยท Written by Sarah Kernochan, Clark Gregg

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Overview

Norman and Claire Spencer are a seemingly happily married couple who uncover a terrible secretโ€ฆ a secret so disturbing it threatens to destroy them.

Cast

Michelle Pfeifferas Claire Spencer
Harrison Fordas Norman Spencer
Diana Scarwidas Jody
James Remaras Warren Feur
Miranda Ottoas Mary Feur
Wendy Crewsonas Elena
Ray Bakeras Stan Powell
Katharine Towneas Caitlin Spencer
Victoria Bidewellas Beatrice
Amber Vallettaas Madison Frank
Joe Mortonas Dr. Drayton
Micole Mercurioas Mrs. Frank
Sloane Sheltonas Mrs. Templeton
Rachel Singeras PhD Student #3

Facts

Release dateJuly 21, 2000
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) โ€” longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$291,420,351 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0161081

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Questions

How long is What Lies Beneath?
What Lies Beneath runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is What Lies Beneath worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,098 votes, which places it #78 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 38%) and #1368 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed What Lies Beneath?
What Lies Beneath was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Forrest Gump (1994), Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989).
Who stars in What Lies Beneath?
Michelle Pfeiffer as Claire Spencer; Harrison Ford as Norman Spencer; Diana Scarwid as Jody; James Remar as Warren Feur; Miranda Otto as Mary Feur; Wendy Crewson as Elena.
What is What Lies Beneath rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for What Lies Beneath?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10798.

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