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Deep Blue Sea (1999)

“Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.”

6.0/10 · 2,701 votes 1h 45m r ActionHorrorScience-fiction

#92 of 105 films from 1999 #1715 of 2168 in action

Directed by Renny Harlin · Written by Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers

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Overview

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

Cast

Thomas Janeas Carter Blake
Saffron Burrowsas Dr. Susan McAlester
Samuel L. Jacksonas Russell Franklin
Michael Rapaportas Tom Scoggins
Stellan Skarsgårdas Jim Whitlock
Jacqueline McKenzieas Janice Higgins
LL Cool Jas Preacher
Aida Turturroas Brenda Kerns
Cristosas Boat Captain
Daniel Reyas Helicopter Pilot
Valente Rodriguezas Helicopter Co-Pilot
Brent Roamas Helicopter Winch Operator
Eyal Podellas Boy #1
Erinn Bartlettas Girl #1

Facts

Release dateJuly 28, 1999
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$164,648,231 (2.7× budget)
IMDbtt0149261

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Questions

How long is Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Deep Blue Sea worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 2,701 votes, which places it #92 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 13%) and #1715 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea was directed by Renny Harlin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Die Hard 2 (1990), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Cliffhanger (1993).
Who stars in Deep Blue Sea?
Thomas Jane as Carter Blake; Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McAlester; Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Franklin; Michael Rapaport as Tom Scoggins; Stellan Skarsgård as Jim Whitlock; Jacqueline McKenzie as Janice Higgins.
What is Deep Blue Sea rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Deep Blue Sea?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17008.

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