Armageddon vs The Abyss
The Abyss has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Armageddon). The Abyss is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 31m. The Abyss is the older of the two (1989 against 1998). Both are adventure, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Armageddon
The Abyss| Armageddon | The Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 1989 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller | Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Bay | James Cameron |
| Main cast | Liv Tyler, Steve Buscemi, Owen Wilson, Peter Stormare, Billy Bob Thornton | Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Ed Harris, Chris Elliott, Michael Biehn, J.C. Quinn |
Synopsis
Armageddon
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
The Abyss
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.
Where to watch
Where to watch ArmageddonWhere to watch The Abyss
More like Armageddon · More like The Abyss · Compare other titles