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Movie Info

Release Date: August 09, 1989
Runtime: 140 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Thriller Science Fiction Adventure
Budget: $43,000,000
Revenue: $90,000,098
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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76%
Tomatometer
62
62/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
3,368 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
208,690 votes
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The Abyss

1989

"Dive deeper, fear the unknown, discover yourself."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Abyss (Special Edition)? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El abismo? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Abyss? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 심연? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 深渊? All international titles (14) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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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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Available in Romania on Disney Plus

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Box Office

Budget: $43,000,000
Revenue: $90,000,098
Profit $47,000,098
ROI +109.3% (2.1x)

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The Abyss is directed by James Cameron .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#insanity 23 #sea 22 #secret mission 18 #u.s. navy 18 #ocean 14 #alien life-form 13 #submarine 13 #nuclear missile 10 #underwater 10 #ufo 7 #flying saucer 6 #scuba diving 5 #scuba 3 #extraterrestrial life form 2 #deepsea 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Abyss

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  • During filming, actor Ed Harris had a near-drowning incident while shooting an underwater sequence, which led to heightened safety measures on set.

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  • The film features a brief appearance of a submerged U.S. Navy submarine, which was a nod to real-life submarine incidents, reflecting the tension of Cold War-era military operations.

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  • The Abyss was directed by James Cameron, who was also known for his meticulous attention to detail and willingness to push the limits of technology in filmmaking.

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  • In one scene, the character Bud Brigman incorrectly calls the deep-sea submersible a 'submarine'; this inconsistency highlights the film's exploration of the ocean's mysteries versus man-made technology.

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  • The film's soundtrack features a haunting score by Alan Silvestri, which complements the film's themes of isolation and discovery in the depths of the ocean.

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  • The Abyss was filmed on location in a specially constructed water tank in South Carolina, which allowed for controlled underwater environments for the actors and crew.

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