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Dead Calm

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
41K
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POPULARITY
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Nicole Kidman in Dead Calm (1989)
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After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,794
578
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    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Terry Hayes(screenplay)
      • Charles Williams(novel)
    • Stars
      • Nicole Kidman
      • Sam Neill
      • Billy Zane
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Terry Hayes(screenplay)
      • Charles Williams(novel)
    • Stars
      • Nicole Kidman
      • Sam Neill
      • Billy Zane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 171User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations

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    Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane in Dead Calm (1989)
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    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Rae Ingram
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • John Ingram
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Hughie Warriner
    Rod Mullinar
    Rod Mullinar
    • Russell Bellows
    Joshua Tilden
    • Danny
    George Shevtsov
    • Doctor
    Michael Long
    • Specialist Doctor
    Lisa Collins
    Lisa Collins
    • 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
    Paula Hudson-Brinkley
    • 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
    Sharon Cook
    • 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
    Malinda Rutter
    Malinda Rutter
    • 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
    Benji
    • Dog
    • (as Benji U.D. A.D.)
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Terry Hayes(screenplay)
      • Charles Williams(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Before filming began, Nicole Kidman took lessons from the owner of the Storm Vogel on how to operate the ship. During the storm sequences near the end of the film, she is actually piloting the yacht.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film, the suds from the shampoo in Rae's hair disappear.
    • Quotes

      [assuming it's her husband that is washing her hair]

      Rae Ingram: You know what I'd love for lunch? Fresh asparagus, then, um, pasta - angel hair pasta with heaps of basil, garlic, olive oil and, um, apple pie. Yeah. Uh, John, have you got a towel?

    • Crazy credits
      The producers wish to thank the owners of 'Storm Vogel' for the use of their yacht as the 'Saracen' and Keith Williams, the staff and management of Hamilton Island.
    • Alternate versions
      Original prints of the film omitted the current ending (see Trivia).
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Dream Team/Sing/Troop Beverly Hills/Crusoe/Powwow Highway (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Stole the Isopropyl Alcohol
      Written & Performed by Tim O'Connor
      Copyright © 1988 Kennedy Miller Productions Pty. Ltd.

    User reviews171

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Excellent thriller
    I really felt in suspense throughout Dead Calm. Sam Neill as the everyman and Nicole Kidman as his recovering wife were wholly believable as grieving parents taking a vacation to move past their tragedies. Billy Zane as the disturbed third wheel (see Titanic, Head Above Water) in the relationship was also very effective in his role. The suspense builds throughout and leads to a very memorable climax. Recommended, 7/10.
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    • perfectbond
    • Jan 22, 2004

    FAQ6

    • What is 'Dead Calm' about?
    • Is 'Dead Calm' based on a book?
    • Was Hughie's boat actually sinking?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Kennedy Miller Productions
      • Lynx Location Services
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,825,009
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,463,551
      • Apr 9, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,825,009
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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