The Abyss Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 13, 2023

The Abyss

Release Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Limited

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Ed Harris • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio • Michael Biehn • Leo Burmester • Todd Graff

PG-13 Adventure N/A

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the crew of an underwater oil rig in the middle of the ocean are enlisted by the U.S. government to assist in the rescue of an American nuclear submarine during the height of the Cold War, they discover a strange and mysterious force living in the deep and their rescue mission becomes an adventure into the wondrous and the unknown.

Adventure Drama Mystery

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Who is making The Abyss – Crew List

A look at The Abyss behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Cameron last helmed Avatar: Fire and Ash and Avatar: The Way of Water 3D.

Director: James Cameron
Screenwriters: —

Studio: 20th Century Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Abyss

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2023

Completed

Changed The Abyss movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Abyss Trailers and Clips

The Abyss

Official Trailer

The Abyss Release Date: When was the film released?

The Abyss was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, December 6 , 2023. As a limited release, The Abyss was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Abyss is currently being determined. Stay tuned!