Leviathan
Seen it?1989 | 98 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (23% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Descent or The Abyss, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. The crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$16 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George P. Cosmatos
- Peter WellerSteven Beck
- Richard CrennaDr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson
- Amanda PaysElizabeth 'Willie' Williams
- Daniel SternBuzz 'Sixpack' Parrish
- Ernie HudsonJustin Jones
- Michael CarmineTony 'DeJesus' Rodero
- Lisa EilbacherBridget Bowman
- Héctor ElizondoC.P. Cobb
- Meg FosterMs. Martin
- Eugene LipinskiRussian Ship Captain