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The Abyss

1989

Directed by James Cameron

When you get there, you will understand.

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.

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Ed Harris Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Michael Biehn Leo Burmester Todd Graff John Bedford Lloyd Kimberly Scott Chris Elliott J.C. Quinn Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr. George Robert Klek Christopher Murphy Adam Nelson Dick Warlock Jimmie Ray Weeks J. Kenneth Campbell Peter Ratray Michael Beach Ken Jenkins Michael Chapman William Wisher Wendy Gordon Paula Cross Emily Yancy Joe Farago Marcus K. Mukai Thomas F. Duffy Chris Anastasio Tom Isbell Show All…

Alternative Titles

El abismo, Afgrond, The Abyss (Special Edition), המצולות, 심연, 심연(어비스), Otchłań, Głębia, Işığın Bittiği Yer, Abyss - Abgrund des Todes, Abyss, Derinlik Sarhoşluğu, Бездна, O Abismo, Propast, Dybet, Avgrunden, 深渊, A mélység titka, Бездната, アビス, Η Άβυσσος, Безодня, Abisul, O Segredo do Abismo, Gelmė, Abyss - Syvyys, Bezdan, El Secreto del Abismo, Амбис, Brezno, 어비스, 無底洞, ดิ่งขั้วมฤตยู, L'abysse, Priepasť, 深淵, უფსკრული, Sügavik, Vực Thẳm

Genres

Adventure Thriller Action Science Fiction

Themes

Monsters, aliens, sci-fi and the apocalypse Action-packed space and alien sagas Dangerous technology and the apocalypse Thought-provoking sci-fi action and future technology Imaginative space odysseys and alien encounters Disastrous voyages and heroic survival Show All…

Premiere

08 Aug 1989

USAPG-13 New York City, New York

Theatrical

09 Aug 1989

USAPG-13

23 Sep 1989

Taiwan

27 Sep 1989

France12

28 Sep 1989

Germany12

29 Sep 1989

FinlandK-16
Greece13
Sweden15

04 Oct 1989

Belgium14

11 Oct 1989

Denmark15

13 Oct 1989

UK15

27 Oct 1989

Ireland15

03 Nov 1989

MexicoB

08 Nov 1989

Spain

16 Nov 1989

Argentina13

28 Nov 1989

Yugoslavia

01 Dec 1989

Portugal

14 Dec 1989

AustraliaM

15 Dec 1989

Netherlands12

20 Dec 1989

Italy

21 Dec 1989

BrazilL

23 Dec 1989

Thailand

01 Jan 1990

Uruguay

16 Jan 1990

Philippines

10 Mar 1990

Japan

20 Apr 1990

Turkey

21 Jun 1990

Hungary12

20 Jul 1990

Germany

26 Feb 1993

USAPG-13

21 May 1993

18 Jun 1993

Sweden15

08 Jul 1993

Germany

27 Aug 1993

Spain

24 Sep 1993

AustraliaM

06 Dec 2023

USAPG-13

Digital

12 Dec 2023

Puerto RicoPG-13
USAPG-13

Physical

21 Mar 2000

Canada

30 Jun 2007

Netherlands12

12 Mar 2024

Puerto RicoPG-13
USAPG-13

TV

20 Dec 1997

Slovakia12

09 Jan 2002

Netherlands12

Argentina

16 Nov 1989

Theatrical13

Australia

14 Dec 1989

TheatricalM

24 Sep 1993

TheatricalM Special edition

Belgium

04 Oct 1989

Theatrical14

Brazil

21 Dec 1989

TheatricalL

Canada

21 Mar 2000

Physical DVD

Denmark

11 Oct 1989

Theatrical15

Finland

29 Sep 1989

TheatricalK-16

France

27 Sep 1989

Theatrical12 A partir de 14 ans

Germany

28 Sep 1989

Theatrical12 West Germany

20 Jul 1990

Theatrical East Germany

08 Jul 1993

Theatrical Special edition

Greece

29 Sep 1989

Theatrical13

Hungary

21 Jun 1990

Theatrical12

Ireland

27 Oct 1989

Theatrical15

Italy

20 Dec 1989

Theatrical

Japan

10 Mar 1990

Theatrical

Mexico

03 Nov 1989

TheatricalB

Netherlands

15 Dec 1989

Theatrical12

09 Jan 2002

TV12 V8

30 Jun 2007

Physical12 DVD

Philippines

16 Jan 1990

Theatrical Davao

Portugal

01 Dec 1989

Theatrical

Puerto Rico

12 Dec 2023

DigitalPG-13 4K remaster

12 Mar 2024

PhysicalPG-13 4K Ultra HD

Slovakia

20 Dec 1997

TV12 Markíza

Spain

08 Nov 1989

Theatrical

27 Aug 1993

Theatrical Special edition

Sweden

29 Sep 1989

Theatrical15

18 Jun 1993

Theatrical15 Special edition

Taiwan

23 Sep 1989

Theatrical

Thailand

23 Dec 1989

Theatrical

Turkey

20 Apr 1990

Theatrical

UK

13 Oct 1989

Theatrical15

21 May 1993

Theatrical Special edition

USA

08 Aug 1989

PremierePG-13 New York City, New York

09 Aug 1989

TheatricalPG-13

26 Feb 1993

TheatricalPG-13 Special Edition

06 Dec 2023

TheatricalPG-13 Special Edition 4K remaster

12 Dec 2023

DigitalPG-13 4K remaster

12 Mar 2024

PhysicalPG-13 4K Ultra HD

Uruguay

01 Jan 1990

Theatrical

Yugoslavia

28 Nov 1989

Theatrical

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Popular reviews

Review by SilentDawn ★★★★★ 16

93/100
Director's Cut
Just totally, utterly, unabashedly irresponsible movie-making by an egoistical madman; a deep sea epic in hangout mode, soaked in Spielbergian sentiment but hardwired through the frazzled jargon of James Cameron. If someone says the guy isn't a humanist, plop that imbecile down 'Clockwork Orange' style and show them The Abyss. Each moment thrives and dances within barriers between safety and death, and masculine exteriors break away into protraits of vulnerability and love. So touching, so dreamy and grounded. Water carries dreadful, elusive weight, but what swims beneath the waves is strange and graceful. I'm never really sure if it truly sticks the landing (both conclusions are flawed), but Cameron's personal vision results in a truthful, at times batshit insane escapade. If anything, this is James Cameron's Interstellar (Nolan obviously loves this thing); a grandiose weepie confined to spouts of lingo and rare slivers of beauty, propelled and carried by ambition.
Review by Patrick Willems ★★★★ 9

It’s like James Cameron thought he might die in a year and crammed every single thing he cares about into a single movie
Review by matt lynch ★★★★★ 1

Cameron's ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS and one of the greatest technical accomplishments in the history of the medium. It's easy to say they don't make 'em like this anymore, but I can hardly believe they ever made 'em like this in the first place, especially without casualties.
Review by James (Schaffrillas) ★★★½

Feels like 3 different movies piled on top of each other, but thankfully all 3 of those movies are good, so it kinda works out
Review by Josh Lewis ★★★★ 1

"Raise your hand if you think that was a Russian water-tentacle."
Review by Emma Stefansky 3

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Review by jourdain searles 4

this is a movie made by a man who is working through his divorce
Review by Vincenzo ★★★½

James Cameron spending 70 million dollars on this shit instead of marriage counseling is by far the biggest flex in Hollywood history
Review by nickusen

i want to vibe out at the bottom of the ocean with the aliens
Review by Logan Kenny ★★★★★

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Review by matt lynch ★★★★★

"I gotta tell you, I give this whole thing a sphincter-factor of about 9.5."
[Extended Cut]
Review by coffee ★★★★ 3

it’s so fucking cool to drop like 70 million on a huge technical breakthrough water alien melodrama to distract yourself from your own divorce

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12 Dec 2023

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21 Mar 2000

30 Jun 2007

12 Mar 2024

TV

20 Dec 1997

09 Jan 2002

Argentina

16 Nov 1989

Australia

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Lighting

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