Sphere (1998) movie poster

Sphere (1998)

"Terror can fill any space."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 24% (RT: 13%, MC: 35) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionMysteryThriller

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Runtime
2h 14m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (1,778 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Dustin Hoffman as Dr. Norman Goodman
Sharon Stone as Dr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin
Samuel L. Jackson as Dr. Harry Adams
Peter Coyote as Captain Harold C. Barnes
Liev Schreiber as Dr. Ted Fielding
Queen Latifah as Alice 'Teeny' Fletcher
Marga GΓ³mez as Jane Edmunds
Huey Lewis as Helicopter Pilot
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,778 votes. Critics scored it lower at 24%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Sphere, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Sphere is a 1998 science fiction, mystery, thriller film directed by Barry Levinson. A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate.

However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart. The film has been rated by 1,778 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Sphere 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. Sphere (1998) 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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