Dead Calm(1989)
“High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm.”
Overview
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
Director
Phillip Noyce
Studio
Kennedy Miller Productions
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Rae Ingram
Sam Neill
as John Ingram
Billy Zane
as Hughie Warriner
George Shevtsov
as Doctor
Rod Mullinar
as Russell Bellows
Joshua Tilden
as Danny
Michael Long
as Specialist Doctor
Lisa Collins
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Paula Hudson-Brinkley
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Sharon Cook
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Malinda Rutter
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Kennedy Miller Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch Dead Calm?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dead Calm (1989).
What is Dead Calm about?▼
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
Who directed Dead Calm?▼
Dead Calm was directed by Phillip Noyce and released in 1989. It is a thriller, horror film.
How long is Dead Calm?▼
Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead Calm?▼
The cast of Dead Calm includes Nicole Kidman as Rae Ingram, Sam Neill as John Ingram, Billy Zane as Hughie Warriner, George Shevtsov as Doctor, Rod Mullinar as Russell Bellows and more.
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