The Abyss

A tense, awe-struck deep-sea adventure that balances claustrophobic peril with a heartfelt story of reconciliation and wonder.

Directed by

James Cameron

Genres

Adventure, Thriller, Science fiction

Starring

Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn

Tagline

When you get there, you will understand.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, warm, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, love, isolation, technology

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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