
Deep Blue Sea(1999)
“Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.”
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.
Director
Renny Harlin
Studio
Riche-Ludwig Productions
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$165M
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 Skarsgård
as Jim Whitlock

Aida Turturro
as Brenda Kerns

Cristos
as Boat Captain
Daniel Rey
as Helicopter Pilot

Valente Rodriguez
as Helicopter Co-Pilot

Brent Roam
as Helicopter Winch Operator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$165M
Production Companies
Riche-Ludwig Productions • Village Roadshow Pictures • Groucho III Film Partnership
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Where can I watch Deep Blue Sea?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Deep Blue Sea (1999).
What is Deep Blue Sea about?▼
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.
Who directed Deep Blue Sea?▼
Deep Blue Sea was directed by Renny Harlin and released in 1999. It is a action, horror, science fiction film.
How long is Deep Blue Sea?▼
Deep Blue Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Deep Blue Sea?▼
The cast of Deep Blue Sea includes 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 and more.
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