Deadliest Sea (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 2009, Deadliest Sea is an action and drama film directed by T.J. Scott, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the book Working on the Edge by Spike Walker, Deadliest Sea tells the story of a young man who joins the crew of a King Crab trawler in Alaska seeking to make some real money. The captain of the vessel plays a hunch about where to set traps in the Bering Sea, but the boat and crew are soon victims of a powerful and relentless storm.
Who’s in it. Deadliest Sea stars Sebastian Pigott as Tommy, Greg Bryk as Stubbs, Ryan Blakely as Reed and Kristen Holden-Ried as Bear, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Deadliest Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadliest Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadliest Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadliest Sea (2009)?
- In CA, Deadliest Sea is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadliest Sea worth watching?
- Deadliest Sea holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadliest Sea?
- Deadliest Sea stars Sebastian Pigott, Greg Bryk, Ryan Blakely, Kristen Holden-Ried and Eugene A. Clark.
- When was Deadliest Sea released?
- Deadliest Sea was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.