Fathom
Seen it?1967 | 99 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Bourne Ultimatum, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
While touring abroad in Europe, beautiful American skydiver Fathom Harvill gets wrapped up in international intrigue when Scottish spy Douglas Campbell recruits her to help him on a secret mission. Before long, Fathom realizes that no one around her, including the mysterious Peter Merriweather, can easily be trusted, leading to various adventures that involve bull fighting, beaches and, of course, romance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson
- Raquel WelchFathom Harvill
- Anthony FranciosaPeter Merriwether
- Ronald FraserCol. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES
- Richard BriersFlight Lt. Timothy Webb
- Greta ChiMaj. Jo-May Soon (KGB)
- Tom AdamsMike
- Elizabeth ErcyUlla
- Ann LancasterMrs. Trivers
- Tutte LemkowMehmed
- Reg LyeMr. Trivers