Dead Calm
"High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm."
Originally released in 1989. Dead Calm is a thriller/horror film. directed by Phillip Noyce.
Starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane
Synopsis
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (801 votes)
Budget
$10.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.8M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Rae Ingram
Sam Neill
as John Ingram
Billy Zane
as Hughie Warriner
George Shevtsov
as Doctor
Rod Mullinar
as Russell Bellows
Joshua Tilden
as Danny
Michael Long
as Specialist Doctor
Lisa Collins
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Paula Hudson-Brinkley
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Sharon Cook
as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,400,000
- Revenue
- $7,825,000
Production Companies
- Kennedy Miller Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Calm about?
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he...
Who directed Dead Calm?
Dead Calm was directed by Phillip Noyce.
How long is Dead Calm?
Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Dead Calm released?
Dead Calm was released on April 7, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Calm?
The main cast of Dead Calm includes Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, George Shevtsov, Rod Mullinar.
Is Dead Calm worth watching?
Dead Calm has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 801 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.