Sphere (1998)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 6.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind
MysteryScience FictionThriller
Dating from 1998, Sphere sits in the mystery, science fiction and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Barry Levinson. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Liev Schreiber and Sharon Stone. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
A spacecraft is discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the Habitat, a state-of-the-art underwater living environment, to investigate.
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Cast & crew
- Barry LevinsonDirector
- Samuel L. Jacksonas Dr. Harry Adams
- Liev Schreiberas Dr. Ted Fielding
- Sharon Stoneas Dr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin
- James Pickens Jr.as O.S.S.A. Instructor
- Queen Latifahas Alice 'Teeny' Fletcher
- Peter Coyoteas Captain Harold C. Barnes
- Huey Lewisas Helicopter Pilot
- Dustin Hoffmanas Dr. Norman Goodman
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Questions about Sphere
- What genre is Sphere?
- Sphere is categorised as Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Sphere?
- Samuel L. Jackson, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone, James Pickens Jr., Queen Latifah appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Sphere?
- Barry Levinson directed Sphere.
- How long is Sphere?
- Sphere runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Sphere worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Sphere?
- 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.
