Deep Blue Sea

Film - 1999 - Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

The story

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

Directed by

Renny Harlin

Starring

Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, LL Cool J, Samuel L. Jackson, Jacqueline McKenzie, Michael Rapaport

Where to watch

prime, stan

Ratings

IMDb 5.9 out of 10

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Film · 1999 · Action & Adventure · Horror · Mystery & Thriller

Deep Blue Sea

77% match1h 48mMA15+
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The story

Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

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IMDb
5.9 / 10
145k votes
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60%
Tomatometer
2.9 / 5
130k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 48m
RatedMA15+
Release1999-07-28
Where to watch
Prime VideoSStan
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