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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Seen it?

1961 | 105 min | Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 4 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan or Independence Day, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

The crew of an atomic submarine battle to save the world from global destruction.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Irwin Allen

  • Walter PidgeonAdmiral Harriman Nelson
  • Robert SterlingCaptain Lee Crane
  • Barbara EdenLieutenant Cathy Conners
  • Peter LorreComm. Lucius Emery
  • Joan FontaineDr. Susan Hiller
  • Michael AnsaraDr. Miguel Alvares
  • Frankie AvalonLieutenant Chip Romano
  • Regis ToomeyDr. Jamieson
  • John LitelVice Admiral B.J. Crawford
  • Howard McNearCongressman Llewellyn Parker