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The Perfect Storm

  • 20002000
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
166K
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POPULARITY
1,920
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The Perfect Storm (2000)
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An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
166K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,920
113
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Sebastian Junger(book)
    • William D. Wittliff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • John C. Reilly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Sebastian Junger(book)
    • William D. Wittliff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • John C. Reilly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 814User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 27 nominations total

    Videos1

    The Perfect Storm
    Trailer 1:29
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    Photos184

    George Clooney in The Perfect Storm (2000)
    George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner, Allen Payne, and John Hawkes in The Perfect Storm (2000)
    The Perfect Storm (2000)
    George Clooney, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner, Allen Payne, John Hawkes, and Jennifer Sommerfeld in The Perfect Storm (2000)
    The Perfect Storm (2000)
    George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in The Perfect Storm (2000)
    John C. Reilly stars as Murph
    George Clooney stars as Billy Tyne
    William Fichtner co-stars as Sully
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio co-stars as Linda Greenlaw
    Diane Lane appears as Christina Cotter
    George Clooney stars as Billy Tyne

    Top cast

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    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Billy Tyneas Billy Tyne
    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Bobby Shatfordas Bobby Shatford
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Dale 'Murph' Murphyas Dale 'Murph' Murphy
    Diane Lane
    Diane Lane
    • Christina Cotteras Christina Cotter
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • David 'Sully' Sullivanas David 'Sully' Sullivan
    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Mike 'Bugsy' Moranas Mike 'Bugsy' Moran
    Allen Payne
    Allen Payne
    • Alfred Pierreas Alfred Pierre
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Linda Greenlawas Linda Greenlaw
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Melissa Brownas Melissa Brown
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Edie Baileyas Edie Bailey
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Alexander McAnally IIIas Alexander McAnally III
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Todd Grossas Todd Gross
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Bob Brownas Bob Brown
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
    • Irene 'Big Red' Johnsonas Irene 'Big Red' Johnson
    Janet Wright
    Janet Wright
    • Ethel Shatfordas Ethel Shatford
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Sgt. Jeremy Mitchellas Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell
    Josh Hopkins
    Josh Hopkins
    • Capt. Darryl Ennisas Capt. Darryl Ennis
    Todd Kimsey
    • Lt. Rob Pettitas Lt. Rob Pettit
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Sebastian Junger(book)
      • William D. Wittliff(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail. Magnificent foreshadowing and anticipation fill this true-life drama while minute details of the fishing boats, their gear and the weather are juxtaposed with the sea adventure. —Erwin van Moll <max404@hotmail.com>
    • fish
    • fishing
    • sea
    • death
    • seastorm
    • 106 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the Fall of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language and scenes of peril
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      None of the fish in the movie were real, they were all either rubber (dead fish) or animatronic (alive fish). Director Wolfgang Petersen is an animal rights supporter.
    • Goofs
      When the Andrea Gail enters the eye of the storm, the waters become calm. In reality the air would be calm and the skies clearer, but the seas would be just as bad as ever, on account of churning from the surrounding hurricane's eye-wall winds.
    • Quotes

      Christina 'Chris' Cotter: [sitting on the dock next to each other looking out at the ocean] I'll be asleep, and all the sudden there he is, that big smile. You know that smile. And I say, 'Hey, Bobby - where you been?' but he won't tell me. He just smiles and says, 'Remember, Christina: I'll always love you; I loved you the moment I saw you; I love you now; and I love you forever. There's no goodbyes - there's only love, Christina; only love. Then he's gone. But he's always happy when he goes so I know he's got to be okay - absolutely okay.

      Ethel Shatford: [holds her hand] I love your dream.

      Billy's voice: The fog's just lifting. Throw off your bow line; throw off your stern. You head out to South channel, past Rocky Neck, Ten Pound Island. Past Niles Pond where I skated as a kid. Blow your air-horn and throw a wave to the lighthouse keeper's kid on Thatcher Island. Then the birds show up: black backs, herring gulls, big dump ducks. The sun hits ya - head North. Open up to 12 - steamin' now. The guys are busy; you're in charge. Ya know what? You're a goddam swordboat captain! Is there any thing better in the world?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Shaft/Boys and Girls/Jesus' Son/Titan A.E./Pop and Me (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Yours Forever
      (Theme from The Perfect Storm (2000))

      Written by James Horner, John Mellencamp and George Green

      Produced by John Mellencamp, James Horner and Michael Wanchic

      Performed by John Mellencamp

      Courtesy of Sony Music

    User reviews814

    Review
    Top review
    I really loved this movie...
    It was slow at first, but the second time I saw it, it meant more to me because I knew what was going to happen to the characters. My fiance and son went to see it with me, and they kept asking me if I was ok, because I was crying like a baby. You dont get much character background, but once the boys get out to sea, you feel as you get to know them better. You can tell Billy Tyne truly loved being on the sea. It was his home. George Clooney did a phenominal job portraying this character. The rest of the cast put some great emotions into their parts. Mark Wahlberg, formerly Marky-mark, has grown up into a wonderfully talented actor. You really get the feeling that this was a close knit fishing town, and you feel like you are a part of that town.

    Give this movie a shot, you may find you like it, despite what the critics say. They dont usually know dick anyway.. =D
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cơn Bão Kinh Hoàng
    • Filming locations
      • Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Baltimore Spring Creek Productions
      • Radiant Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $140,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $182,618,434
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $41,325,042
      • Jul 2, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $328,718,434
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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