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6.0 / 10(555 votes)IMDbR20021h 45m$2.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Below

“Six hundred feet beneath the surface terror runs deep”

Synopsis

In the dark silence of the sea during World War II, the submarine USS Tiger Shark prowls on what should be a routine rescue mission. But for the shell-shocked crew, trapped together in the sub's narrow corridors and constricted spaces, this is about to become a journey into the sensory delusions, mental deceptions and runaway fears that lurk just below the surface of the ocean.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hollywood, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 11, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.07x ROI)

Production Budget

$40M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.07x

-$37.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $40MWorldwide: $2.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Twohy
Screenplay & Story
David Twohy, Lucas Sussman, Darren Aronofsky
Original Score
Graeme Revell
Original Title
Below
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, German
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$40M
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Production Studios
Protozoa Pictures, Dimension Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Twohy

Screenplay & Story

David Twohy, Lucas Sussman, Darren Aronofsky

Original Score & Music

Graeme Revell

Director of Photography

Ian Wilson, Jeremy Braben, Peter Talbot

Film Editing

Martin Hunter

Producers

Darren Aronofsky, Sue Baden-Powell, Andrew Rona, Eric Watson, Bob Weinstein

Department Leadership Roster

David Twohy

David Twohy

Director

David Twohy

David Twohy

Screenplay

Lucas Sussman

Screenplay

Darren Aronofsky

Darren Aronofsky

Screenplay

Darren Aronofsky

Darren Aronofsky

Producer

Sue Baden-Powell

Producer

Eric Watson

Producer

Graeme Revell

Graeme Revell

Original Music Composer

Ian Wilson

Director of Photography

Martin Hunter

Editor

Elizabeth Waller

Costume Design

Charles Dwight Lee

Production Design

Peter Chiang

Visual Effects Supervisor

Mark Freund

Visual Effects Supervisor

Paul Jennings

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Below.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Below

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Below about?

In the dark silence of the sea during World War II, the submarine USS Tiger Shark prowls on what should be a routine rescue mission. But for the shell-shocked crew, trapped together in the sub's narrow corridors and constricted spaces, this is about to become a journey into the sensory delusions, mental deceptions and runaway fears that lurk just below the surface of the ocean.

Who directed Below?

Below was directed by David Twohy.

Who stars in Below?

The principal cast of Below includes Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Davis, Holt McCallany, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng.

When was Below released and how long is it?

Below was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Below?

Below had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Below?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Below was composed by Graeme Revell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Below?

Below holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).