The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004
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SplatRenowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is joined on his boat by Ned, a man who believes Zissou to be his father, and Jane, a journalist pregnant by a married man. They travel the sea, all too often running into pirates and, perhaps more traumatically, various figures from Zissou's past, including his estranged wife, Eleanor.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Steve Zissou
as Ned Plimpton
as Jane Winslett-Richardson
as Eleanor Zissou
as Klaus Daimler
as Alistair Hennessey
as Oseary Drakoulias
as Vladimir Wolodarsky
as Bill Ubell
as Pelé dos Santos
Director:
Writer:
Noah Baumbach, Wes Anderson
Stars:
Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Bud Cort, Seu Jorge,
Genres:
Adventure,Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
119 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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 Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Steve Zissou
as Ned Plimpton
as Jane Winslett-Richardson
as Eleanor Zissou
as Klaus Daimler
as Alistair Hennessey
as Oseary Drakoulias
as Vladimir Wolodarsky
as Bill Ubell
as Pelé dos Santos
as Anne-Marie Sakowitz
as Vikram Ray
as Bobby Ogata
as Renzo Pietro
as Intern #1
as Esteban du Plantier
as Festival Director
as Antonia Cook
as Festival Photographer
as Mandeeza
as Elderly Man
as Man in Yellow Shirt
as Werner
as Talk Show Host
as Academic
as Air Kentucky Pilot
as Air Kentucky Pilot
as Air Kentucky Pilot
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as University of North Alaska Intern
as Larry Amin
as Phillip
as Italian Man in Audience
as French Woman in Audience
as Lord Mandrake
as Javier
as Cedric
as Hugo
as Carl
as Hennessey Sailor
as Hennessey Sailor
as Hennessey Sailor
as Hennessey Sailor
as Hennessey Sailor
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Venezuelan General
as Chief Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Pirate
as Water Taxi Driver
as Young Ogata
as Former Team Zissou, Antarctica
as Former Team Zissou, Antarctica
as Man at the Gala Premiere (uncredited)
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