IMDb > Deep Rising (1998)
Deep Rising
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Deep Rising (1998) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 21 | slideshow) Videos
Deep Rising (1998) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   11,462 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer (WGA):
Stephen Sommers (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Deep Rising on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
30 January 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
This ain't no pleasure cruise more
Plot:
A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
NewsDesk:
(28 articles)
Armored Review
 (From Screen Rant. 6 December 2009, 1:13 PM, PST)

50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
 (From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
That Thing From the Deep more (232 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Treat Williams ... Finnegan

Famke Janssen ... Trillian

Anthony Heald ... Simon Canton
Kevin J. O'Connor ... Joey Pantucci

Wes Studi ... Hanover

Derrick O'Connor ... Captain

Jason Flemyng ... Mulligan

Cliff Curtis ... Mamooli
Clifton Powell ... Mason

Trevor Goddard ... T. Ray

Djimon Hounsou ... Vivo
Una Damon ... Leila

Clint Curtis ... Billy
Warren Takeuchi ... Radar Man (as Warren T. Takeuchi)

Linden Banks ... Communications Officer
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Tentacle (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for sci-fi violence and gore.
Runtime:
106 min | Germany:97 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the original script, John Finnegan's catchphrase was "what now?" In the film it was changed to "now what?" more
Goofs:
Continuity: Joey loses his rifle in the hallway but when he get to the boat and talks to Finnigan it is in his hand again, then missing when they get ready to escape. more
Quotes:
Finnegan: [First lines] How we doin' out there, Leila?
Leila: Fuck you! How you doing, my ass! I'm totally soaked out here.
Finnegan: Aw, come on now, I pay you two bucks a day, don't I?
Leila: Get off your lazy ass and come and help me!
Finnegan: Cut me some slack, will ya? I'm workin' hard too, you know.
[Plays card games on his radar computer]
more
Movie Connections:
References Ghost Busters (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Fujin more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
17 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
That Thing From the Deep, 15 August 2005
7/10
Author: Bogmeister from United States

This is one fun, intense monster movie. They blew it with the title (what the hell does Deep Rising actually mean? - Things From the Deep would have at least meant what it was), but the execution was admirable. This came out the same time as "Phantoms," which depicted a lot of people disappearing on land; in this one, a lot of 'em disappear at sea, on The Argonautica, the latest fancy cruise ship. As in Phantoms, the monster is tough to kill and human beings are easy prey. Like Phantoms, this was ignored at the box office, unlike the director's later hits, "The Mummy" movies. But it has the same level of entertainment. The band of mercs, along with a few other reluctant tag-alongs, make for a darkly funny ensemble as they make their way through the new ship of horrors. O'Connor provides a lot of the humor with wry line delivery, but lead actor Williams is also amusing. As the corrupt ship owner, Heald also steals a scene or two, and turns out to be the only one knowledgeable (for some odd reason) on these monsters infesting the ship. The creature or creatures really are horrible to see in their work - there's some gross mass death scene stuff going on, at odds with the humor; it's almost as if the characters need that humor to keep from going crazy, though some of them do anyway. Janssen, as the main femme fatale among the macho men, does some of her best work here. There's a good, chilling atmosphere in the constant rain and the dark, in the middle of the ocean somewhere. There are no real slow spots and many viewers will probably want to check this out again someday soon. You can do much worse than kick back with this pic on a dark night.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (232 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Deep Rising (1998)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Favourite Quote? altystayingup06
Did anyone else think Leila was hot? kjhuang17
Bump this thread if you want a sequel kevfent
Now what???!!! MovieKnut
H P Lovecraft BritishPatriot
Uncle Albert altystayingup06
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Split Second Alien: Resurrection Serenity Pineapple Express Grosse Pointe Blank
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.