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Dead Calm

R19891h 36mPhillip Noyce
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 70
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"High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm."

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.

ThrillerDramaHorror
AustraliaSense Of GuiltToxicationLoss Of Loved OneShipwreckSailing TripCar CrashHome InvasionKilling A DogSinking Boat

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Calm (1989) 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 seems.

Who stars in Dead Calm?

Dead Calm stars Nicole Kidman (Rae Ingram), Sam Neill (John Ingram), Billy Zane (Hughie Warriner), George Shevtsov (Doctor), Rod Mullinar (Russell Bellows). The film was directed by Phillip Noyce.

How long is Dead Calm?

Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Dead Calm worth watching?

Dead Calm holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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