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Deep Blue Sea

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
146K
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Saffron Burrows in Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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ActionAdventureSci-FiThriller

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 info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    146K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,159
    300
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Duncan Kennedy
      • Donna Powers
      • Wayne Powers
    • Stars
      • Thomas Jane
      • Saffron Burrows
      • Samuel L. Jackson
    • 763User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Sharks on Sharks: The "Shark Tank" Judges Pick Their Favorite Shark Movies
    Sharks on Sharks: The "Shark Tank" Judges Pick Their Favorite Shark Movies
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    Sharks on Sharks: The "Shark Tank" Judges Pick Their Favorite Shark Movies

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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
    • Sherman 'Preacher' Dudley
    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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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: Einstein's theory of relativity. Grab hold of a hot pan, second can seem like an hour. Put your hands on a hot woman, an hour can seem like a second. It's all relative.

      Tom Scoggins: I spent four years at CalTech, and that's the best physics explanation I've ever heard.

    • 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 reviews763

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    Featured review
    7/10

    Hidden Pleasure

    Im going to keep it short.

    This movie should be awful, but actually it is really entertaining, whenever it is on TV I watch it without hesitation. Not the best special affects or acting for that matter. LL Cool J's acting is like the movie, poor but entertaining.

    Overall the movie isn't the best, but it is definitely watchable and thoroughly entertaining, it keeps you wanting to watch more because its very action packed.

    If first time watchers are reading this, I would say definitely watch it. :)
    • terryfoskett
    • Sep 15, 2011
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    FAQ5

    • What is 'Deep Blue Sea' about?
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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
      • Alerta en lo profundo
    • Filming locations
      • Fox Baja Studios, Rosarito, Baja California Norte, Mexico(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Groucho III Film Partnership
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $164,648,231
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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

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