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The Abyss (1989)
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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.
Cast
Ed Harrisas Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonioas Lindsey Brigman
Michael Biehnas Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
Leo Burmesteras Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
Todd Graffas Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
John Bedford Lloydas Jammer Willis
Kimberly Scottas Lisa 'One Night' Standing
Chris Elliottas Bendix
J.C. Quinnas Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.as Lew Finler
George Robert Klekas Wilhite
Christopher Murphyas Schoenick
Adam Nelsonas Ensign Monk
Dick Warlockas Dwight Perry
Facts
| Release date | August 9, 1989 |
| Runtime | 140 min (2h 20m) — longer as the 1989 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $43,000,000 |
| Box office | $90,000,098 (2.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0096754 |
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Questions
How long is The Abyss?
The Abyss runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is The Abyss worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 3,612 votes, which places it #12 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 84%) and #322 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Abyss?
The Abyss was directed by James Cameron. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997).
Who stars in The Abyss?
Ed Harris as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lindsey Brigman; Michael Biehn as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey; Leo Burmester as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries; Todd Graff as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes; John Bedford Lloyd as Jammer Willis.
What is The Abyss rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Abyss?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32986.