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Deep Rising (1998)

โ€œFull scream ahead.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 855 votes 1h 46m r ActionAdventureHorrorScience-fiction

#96 of 123 films from 1998 #1511 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stephen Sommers ยท Written by Stephen Sommers

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Overview

A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.

Cast

Treat Williamsas John Finnegan
Famke Janssenas Trillian St. James
Anthony Healdas Simon Canton
Kevin J. O'Connoras Joey Pantucci
Wes Studias Hanover
Derrick O'Connoras Captain Atherton
Jason Flemyngas Mulligan
Cliff Curtisas Mamooli
Clifton Powellas Mason
Trevor Goddardas T. Ray
Djimon Hounsouas Vivo
Una Damonas Leila
Clint Curtisas Billy
Warren Takeuchias Radar Man

Facts

Release dateJanuary 30, 1998
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$11,203,026 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0118956

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Questions

How long is Deep Rising?
Deep Rising runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Deep Rising worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 855 votes, which places it #96 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 23%) and #1511 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Deep Rising?
Deep Rising was directed by Stephen Sommers. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mummy (1999), Odd Thomas (2013), Van Helsing (2004).
Who stars in Deep Rising?
Treat Williams as John Finnegan; Famke Janssen as Trillian St. James; Anthony Heald as Simon Canton; Kevin J. O'Connor as Joey Pantucci; Wes Studi as Hanover; Derrick O'Connor as Captain Atherton.
What is Deep Rising rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Deep Rising?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17852.

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