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Poseidon

Seen it?

2006 | 98 min | Adventure, Action, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Poseidon Adventure or War of the Worlds, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $182 million worldwide on a $160 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 317K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

  • Josh LucasDylan Johns
  • Kurt RussellRobert Ramsey
  • Jacinda BarrettMaggie James
  • Richard DreyfussRichard Nelson
  • Emmy RossumJennifer Ramsey
  • Mía MaestroElena
  • Mike VogelChristian
  • Kevin DillonLucky Larry
  • Freddy RodríguezValentin
  • Jimmy BennettConor James