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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Abyss.

Ed Harris
My Dead Friend Zoe, Pain and Gain
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Scarface
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Michael Biehn
Rippy, The Divide
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Leo Burmester
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Todd Graff
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John Bedford Lloyd
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J.C. Quinn
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Kimberly Scott
Respect

Crew Behind the Film

The The Abyss behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director James Cameron last directed Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar.

Director: James Cameron
Screenwriters: —

Studio: 20th Century Studios
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the The Abyss movie production.

Production Updates for The Abyss

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

All Trailers

Watch official The Abyss movie trailers and clips.

Adventure

The Abyss

Official Trailer

Release Dates

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.