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Deep Blue Sea

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
138K
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Saffron Burrows in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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Searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, a group of scientists on an isolated research facility become the prey, as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back.Searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, a group of scientists on an isolated research facility become the prey, as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back.Searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, a group of scientists on an isolated research facility become the prey, as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back.

  • Director
    • Renny Harlin
  • Writers
    • Duncan Kennedy
    • Donna Powers
    • Wayne Powers
  • Stars
    • Thomas Jane
    • Saffron Burrows
    • Samuel L. Jackson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    138K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,151
    422
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Duncan Kennedy
      • Donna Powers
      • Wayne Powers
    • Stars
      • Thomas Jane
      • Saffron Burrows
      • Samuel L. Jackson
    • 747User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Stellan Skarsgård in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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    Thomas Jane in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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    LL Cool J and Frank Welker in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
    LL Cool J in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
    LL Cool J in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
    Saffron Burrows in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
    Preacher
    Tom
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    Carter confronts a shark

    Top cast

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    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • Carter Blake
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Dr. Susan McAlester
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Russell Franklin
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    • Janice Higgins
    Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    • Tom Scoggins
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Jim Whitlock
    LL Cool J
    LL Cool J
    • Preacher
    Aida Turturro
    Aida Turturro
    • Brenda Kerns
    Cristos
    Cristos
    • Boat Captain
    Daniel Rey
    • Helicopter Pilot
    • (as Daniel Bahimo Rey)
    Valente Rodriguez
    Valente Rodriguez
    • Helicopter Co-Pilot
    Brent Roam
    Brent Roam
    • Helicopter Winch Operator
    Eyal Podell
    Eyal Podell
    • Boy #1
    Erinn Bartlett
    Erinn Bartlett
    • Girl #1
    Dan Thiel
    Dan Thiel
    • Boy #2
    Sabrina Geerinckx
    • Girl #2
    Tajsha Thomas
    • Friend of Janice
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Parrot Sounds
    • (voice)
    • (as Frank W. Welker)
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Duncan Kennedy
      • Donna Powers
      • Wayne Powers
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For one scene, Thomas Jane had to swim alongside a real live shark. He was only allowed to shoot this once he had completed all of his other scenes.
    • Goofs
      The sharks in the movie are huge but in many scenes are not seen by the characters being attacked in waist deep water.
    • Quotes

      Preacher: Ooh, I'm done! Brothers never make it out of situations like this! Not ever!

    • Crazy credits
      Members of the shark effects team have shark-related nicknames, for example, Peter 'GreatWhite' Smith.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD includes deleted scenes which feature more character development and extra dialogue.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Haunting/Lake Placid/Drop Dead Gorgeous/Inspector Gadget/An Autumn Tale (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Deepest Bluest (Shark's Fin)
      Written by LL Cool J (as James Todd Smith), Timothy 'China Black' Hom (as Timothy Hom) and Ralph Roundtree
      Produced by Timothy 'China Black' Hom and Ralph Roundtree
      Co-Produced by Trevor Rabin
      Performed by LL Cool J
      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

    User reviews747

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    Featured review
    8/10
    If you like shark movies, this is a great 90s classic.
    Fun film with a good story, great pace and action. One of the best shark "tales" you will encounter. Its not Jaws, but it's pretty high up there. 8/10
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    • ThomDerd
    • Aug 9, 2020

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    FAQ8

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    • How did the shark get out of the Aquatica tank at the beginning of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Biển Xanh Sâu Thẳm
    • Filming locations
      • Fox Baja Studios, Rosarito, Baja California Norte, Mexico(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Groucho III Film Partnership
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,648,142
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,107,643
      • Aug 1, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $164,648,142
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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