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Movie Info

Release Date: June 29, 2000
Runtime: 130 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama Action Adventure
Budget: $130,000,000
Revenue: $328,718,434
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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59
59/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
2,520 votes
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6.5/10
IMDb
187,931 votes
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The Perfect Storm

2000

"Nature's fury meets man's relentless spirit."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Perfect Storm? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La Tormenta Perfecta? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: En pleine tempΓͺte? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der Sturm - The Perfect Storm? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Mar em FΓΊria? All international titles (16) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Box Office

Budget: $130,000,000
Revenue: $328,718,434
Profit $198,718,434
ROI +152.9% (2.5x)

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #based on true story 288 #biography 196 #1990s 38 #disaster 18 #new england 17 #shark 12 #natural disaster 10 #thunderstorm 7 #u.s. air force 7 #storm at sea 4 #marine 3 #male camaraderie 3 #tragic event 3 #man vs nature 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Perfect Storm

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  • The Perfect Storm was filmed primarily on location in Gloucester, Massachusetts, which is known for its fishing industry and was the inspiration for the story.

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  • Director Wolfgang Petersen utilized extensive practical effects combined with CGI to create the storm sequences, emphasizing realism in the depiction of the dangers faced by the crew.

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  • Mark Wahlberg and George Clooney both underwent specific training to portray fishermen, including learning how to operate the fishing equipment and handle the boat.

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  • In one scene, a camera crew member accidentally appears in the background while filming on the dock, creating a continuity error that went unnoticed in the final cut.

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  • The Perfect Storm features a cameo by real-life fisherman Linda Greenlaw, who was the captain of the Andrea Gail and authored a book about her experiences.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with other disaster films directed by Wolfgang Petersen, such as Air Force One and Das Boot, which also explore survival against overwhelming odds.

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  • The score for The Perfect Storm was composed by James Horner, whose use of orchestral and choral elements added to the emotional weight of the film's climactic scenes.

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