20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Seen it?1997 | 95 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 action fans. If you loved 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea or The Abyss, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what's sinking ships all over the ocean. His daughter follows him. They are intercepted by a mysterious captain Nemo and his incredible submarine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Anderson
- Richard CrennaProfessor Aronnax
- Ben CrossCapt. Nemo
- Julie CoxSophie
- Michael JaystonAdmiral Sellings
- Jeff HardingCapt. Farragut
- David HenryScotia Capt.
- James VaughanFather
- Susannah FellowsMother
- Joshua BrodyChild
- Phillip Van DykeNed Land