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The Abyss (1989)

When you get there, you will understand.

7.4audience score
3,642 votes on TMDB
Released August 9, 1989Runtime 2h 20mDirector James Cameron

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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Cast of The Abyss

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Lindsey Brigman
Michael Biehn

Michael Biehn

Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
Leo Burmester

Leo Burmester

Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
Todd Graff

Todd Graff

Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
John Bedford Lloyd

John Bedford Lloyd

Jammer Willis
Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott

Lisa 'One Night' Standing
Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott

Bendix
J.C. Quinn

J.C. Quinn

Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
Adam Nelson

Adam Nelson

Ensign Monk
Dick Warlock

Dick Warlock

Dwight Perry
J. Kenneth Campbell

J. Kenneth Campbell

DeMarco

About The Abyss

Where can I watch The Abyss?

The Abyss is currently streaming in the United States on Disney Plus, Philo, BBC America.

Who stars in The Abyss?

The Abyss stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff.

Who directed The Abyss?

The Abyss was directed by James Cameron.

How long is The Abyss?

The Abyss has a runtime of 2h 20m.

What is The Abyss about?

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.