The Reef
Seen it?2010 | 88 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 and horror fans. If you loved The Poseidon Adventure, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Deep Water Sunday Safe BetAnother horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Poseidon Adventure
Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Orca
Monday Morning MaybeAnother horror thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Black Demon Monday Morning MaybeAnother horror thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Perfect Storm Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Traucki
- Damian Walshe-HowlingLuke
- Zoe NaylorKate
- Adrienne PickeringSuzie
- Gyton GrantleyMatt
- Kieran Darcy-SmithWarren