Deep Blue Sea
“Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.”
Synopsis
Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-09
Top Cast
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Saffron Burrows
Dr. Susan McAlester
Thomas Jane
Carter Blake
LL Cool J
Preacher
Samuel L. Jackson
Russell Franklin
Jacqueline McKenzie
Janice Higgins
Michael Rapaport
Tom Scoggins
Stellan Skarsgård
Jim Whitlock
Aida Turturro
Brenda Kerns
Cristos
Boat Captain
Daniel Rey
Helicopter Pilot
Valente Rodriguez
Helicopter Co-Pilot
Brent Roam
Helicopter Winch Operator
Eyal Podell
Boy #1
Erinn Bartlett
Girl #1
Dan Thiel
Boy #2
Sabrina Geerinckx
Girl #2
Tajsha Thomas
Friend of Janice
Frank Welker
Parrot Sounds (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$164.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.74x
+$104.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Donna Powers, Duncan Kennedy
- Original Score
- Trevor Rabin
- Original Title
- Deep Blue Sea
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $164.6M
- Production Studios
- Riche-Ludwig Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho III Film Partnership, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Donna Powers, Duncan Kennedy, David L. Snyder, Wayne Powers
Trevor Rabin
Stephen F. Windon, Pete Romano, Gary Capo
Derek Brechin, Dallas Puett, Frank J. Urioste
Bruce Berman, Duncan Henderson, Akiva Goldsman, Don MacBain, Alan Riche
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Brechin
Editor
Donna Powers
Screenplay
Renny Harlin
Director
Akiva Goldsman
Producer
Dallas Puett
Editor
Stephen F. Windon
Director of Photography
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Duncan Kennedy
Screenplay
Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
Rebecca Marie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jamie Dixon
Visual Effects Supervisor
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Bennett
Production Design
Jeffrey A. Okun
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Blue Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deep Blue Sea about?
Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.
Who directed Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Deep Blue Sea?
The principal cast of Deep Blue Sea includes Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, LL Cool J, Samuel L. Jackson, Jacqueline McKenzie.
When was Deep Blue Sea released and how long is it?
Deep Blue Sea was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $164.6M at the worldwide box office (2.74 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Deep Blue Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deep Blue Sea was composed by Trevor Rabin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).