72 Meters (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, 72 Meters is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The film begins in the 1980s Soviet Union. Two best friends, Orlov and Muravyev, are serving at the Black Sea Navy Base in Sevastopol, Crimea. Both fall in love with one beautiful girl Nelly, and their friendship suffers a first blow. Because she picks Muravyev, his friend Orlov struggles with an inferiority complex and becomes a secretive alcoholic. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, both friends are transferred to the Northern Fleet on the Polar Ocean. One day their sub is performing a routine training. A disturbed WWII mine slowly moves on a collision course with the sub. A mighty blast knocks down everyone inside the wrecked sub, 72 meters below the sea level. Then ensues a nerve-racking struggle for survival.
Who’s in it. 72 Meters stars Sergei Makovetsky as Chernenko, Marat Basharov as Petr Orlov, Andrey Krasko as Gennady Yanichar and Dmitri Ulyanov as Captain-Leutenant Ivan Murav'yov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, 72 Meters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 72 Meters page.
If you liked it. Fans of 72 Meters 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 72 Meters (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 72 Meters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 72 Meters worth watching?
- 72 Meters holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 72 Meters?
- 72 Meters stars Sergei Makovetsky, Marat Basharov, Andrey Krasko, Dmitri Ulyanov and Chulpan Khamatova.
- When was 72 Meters released?
- 72 Meters was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.