The Poseidon Adventure
Seen it?1972 | 117 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 2 Oscars, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
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 adventure fans. If you loved War of the Worlds or The Impossible, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Song – Original for the Picture, Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 7 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$125 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 346K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ronald Neame
- Gene HackmanReverend Scott
- Ernest BorgnineMike Rogo
- Stella StevensLinda Rogo
- Shelley WintersBelle Rosen
- Jack AlbertsonManny Rosen
- Red ButtonsJames Martin
- Roddy McDowallAcres
- Carol LynleyNonnie Parry
- Pamela Sue MartinSusan Shelby
- Eric SheaRobin Shelby