The Abyss (1989)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Abyss
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BBC America | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | — | — |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV |
| India | — | — | YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +4 |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Abyss in 53 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Abyss is a Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction movie, released on 1989-08-09, runtime 140 minutes.
Is The Abyss worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Abyss 7.4 out of 10 from 3,656 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Abyss?
In the United States, The Abyss streams on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and BBC America and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Cameron
Cast
- 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
- Kimberly Scott as Lisa 'One Night' Standing
- Chris Elliott as Bendix
- J.C. Quinn as Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
- Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr. as Lew Finler
- George Robert Klek as Wilhite
- Christopher Murphy as Schoenick
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from The Abyss on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.