Deep Blue Sea (1999) movie poster

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

"Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 57% (RT: 60%, MC: 54) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 45m
Country
Australia, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (2,609 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metacritic
54
Cast
Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McAlester
Thomas Jane as Carter Blake
LL Cool J as Preacher
Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Franklin
Jacqueline McKenzie as Janice Higgins
Michael Rapaport as Tom Scoggins
Stellan SkarsgΓ₯rd as Jim Whitlock
Aida Turturro as Brenda Kerns
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 2,609 votes. Critics gave it 57%.
Overview
Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During the filming of Deep Blue Sea, Saffron Burrows improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
  • The original script for Deep Blue Sea was written over a decade before production finally began in 1999.
  • The incredible score for Deep Blue Sea was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
Audience Consensus

Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 action, horror, science fiction film directed by Renny Harlin. Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous.

After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives. The film has been rated by 2,609 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Deep Blue Sea delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Deep Blue Sea (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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