The Abyss 1989
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Gummy
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SplatA 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
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as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
as Lindsey Brigman
as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
as Jammer Willis
as Lisa 'One Night' Standing
as Bendix
as Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
as Lew Finler
Director:
Writer:
James Cameron
Stars:
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.,
Genres:
Adventure,Thriller,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
140 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Abyss
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
as Lindsey Brigman
as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
as Jammer Willis
as Lisa 'One Night' Standing
as Bendix
as Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
as Lew Finler
as Wilhite
as Schoenick
as Ensign Monk
as Dwight Perry
as Leland McBride
as DeMarco
as Captain
as Barnes
as Gerard Kirkhill
as Dr. Berg
as Bill Tyler
as Anchorwoman
as Young Woman
as Woman Reporter
as Anchorman
as Anchorman #2
as Construction Worker
as Truck Driver
as Wave Reporter
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Navigator
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