Dead Calm

Film - 1989 - Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

The story

An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 6.8 out of 10

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Film · 1989 · Drama · Horror · Mystery & Thriller

Dead Calm

77% match1h 36m
HBO Max
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Dead Calm fits what you've been watching (IMDb 6.8).

✦ Loss of loved one
The story

An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.

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Ratings
IMDb
6.8 / 10
49k votes
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84%
Tomatometer
3.37 / 5
36k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 36m
Release1989-04-07
Where to watch
HBO Max
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