Dead Calm (1989)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
Dating from 1989, Dead Calm sits in the horror and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Phillip Noyce. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and George Shevtsov. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Nicole Kidmanas Rae Ingram
- Sam Neillas John Ingram
- George Shevtsovas Doctor
- Billy Zaneas Hughie Warriner
- Lisa Collinsas 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
- Rod Mullinaras Russell Bellows
- Joshua Tildenas Danny
- Michael Longas Specialist Doctor
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Questions about Dead Calm
- What genre is Dead Calm?
- Dead Calm is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
- Who stars in Dead Calm?
- Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, George Shevtsov, Billy Zane, Lisa Collins appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Dead Calm?
- Phillip Noyce directed Dead Calm.
- How long is Dead Calm?
- Dead Calm runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is Dead Calm worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Dead Calm?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
