The Reef
“Pray that you drown first.”
Synopsis
A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Traucki
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Traucki, Stephen Davis
- Original Score
- Rafael May
- Original Title
- The Reef
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lightning Entertainment, Screen Australia, Screen NSW, ProdigyMovies, Mysterious Light
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Traucki
Andrew Traucki, Stephen Davis
Rafael May
Earle Dresner, Simon Christidis, Daniel Ardilley
Michael Robertson, Andrew Traucki
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Traucki
Director
Andrew Traucki
Writer
Michael Robertson
Producer
Andrew Traucki
Producer
Daniel Ardilley
Director of Photography
Adam Head
Production Design
Rafael May
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reef
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reef about?
A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.
Who directed The Reef?
The Reef was directed by Andrew Traucki.
Who stars in The Reef?
The principal cast of The Reef includes Damian Walshe-Howling, Zoe Naylor, Adrienne Pickering, Gyton Grantley, Kieran Darcy-Smith.
When was The Reef released and how long is it?
The Reef was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reef?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reef was composed by Rafael May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reef?
The Reef holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).