The Big Blue (1988)
Movie 2h 48m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
The Big Blue is an adventure, drama and romance movie from 1988. It is directed by Luc Besson. The cast includes Jean-Marc Barr, Rosanna Arquette and Jean Reno. The running time is 2h 48m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
59Tonight Score Very well rated, long, so plan the evening, a classic.
Synopsis
Two men answer the call of the ocean in this romantic fantasy-adventure. Jacques and Enzo are a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful insurance investigator from America, and he finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.
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Cast & crew
- Luc BessonDirector
- Jean-Marc Barras Jacques Mayol
- Rosanna Arquetteas Johana Baker
- Jean Renoas Enzo Molinari
- Sergio Castellittoas Novelli
- Griffin Dunneas Duffy
- Marc Duretas Roberto
- Patrick Fontanaas Alfredo
- Jean Bouiseas Uncle Louis
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Questions about The Big Blue
- What genre is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Big Blue?
- Jean-Marc Barr, Rosanna Arquette, Jean Reno, Sergio Castellitto, Griffin Dunne appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Big Blue?
- Luc Besson directed The Big Blue.
- How long is The Big Blue?
- The Big Blue runs for 2h 48m (168 minutes).
- Is The Big Blue worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Big Blue?
- 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.
