Sea Fever
Seen it?2020 | 95 min | Thriller, Horror, Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 10 Cloverfield Lane, 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 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The crew of a West of Ireland trawler—marooned at sea—struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neasa Hardiman
- Hermione CorfieldSiobhán
- Ardalan EsmailiOmid
- Olwen FouéréCiara
- Jack HickeyJohnny
- Elie BouakazeSudi
- Dougray ScottGerard
- Connie NielsenFreya
- Dag MalmbergProfessor