Deep Blue Sea (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6

Deep Blue Sea poster

Released in 1999, Deep Blue Sea is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 105 minutes. “Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.

Who’s in it. Deep Blue Sea stars Thomas Jane as Carter Blake, Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McCallister, LL Cool J as Sherman 'Preacher' Dudley and Michael Rapaport as Tom "Scoggs" Scoggins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deep Blue Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $164.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deep Blue Sea page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deep Blue 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 Deep Blue Sea (1999)?
In US, Deep Blue Sea is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deep Blue Sea worth watching?
Deep Blue Sea holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Deep Blue Sea?
Deep Blue Sea stars Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, LL Cool J, Michael Rapaport and Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Deep Blue Sea released?
Deep Blue Sea was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.