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Deep Blue Sea(1999)

1h 45mAction, Horror, Science FictionEnglish
6/10
2,661 user ratings

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

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Cast

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

as Dr. Susan McAlester

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

as Carter Blake

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

as Preacher

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

as Russell Franklin

Jacqueline McKenzie

Jacqueline McKenzie

as Janice Higgins

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

as Tom Scoggins

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

as Jim Whitlock

Aida Turturro

Aida Turturro

as Brenda Kerns

Cristos

Cristos

as Boat Captain

Daniel Rey

as Helicopter Pilot

Valente Rodriguez

Valente Rodriguez

as Helicopter Co-Pilot

Brent Roam

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?

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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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