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The Abyss
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The Abyss

Wed, Aug 9, 1989
  • Adventure
  • Thriller
  • Science Fiction
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

A 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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Aug 8, 1989New York City, New York
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Dec 12, 20234K remaster
  • PhysicalThu, Mar 29, 1990VHS
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 13, 1989
CA
  • PhysicalTue, Mar 21, 2000DVD
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 14, 1989
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 27, 1989A partir de 14 ans
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 28, 1989West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Mar 10, 1990
  • PhysicalSun, Dec 16, 1990LaserDisc
Where to watch

Streaming on

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  • AMC+↗
  • Philo↗
  • BBC America↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
  • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    as Lindsey Brigman
  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn
    as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
  • Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
  • Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
  • John Bedford Lloyd
    John Bedford Lloyd
    as Jammer Willis
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