Deep Impact (1998)
Humanity races against a colossal comet, facing an epic struggle for survival with earnest resolve.
A seven-mile-wide space rock is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to obliterate the planet. Now, it's up to the president of the United States to save the world. He appoints a tough-as-nails veteran astronaut to lead a joint American-Russian crew into space to destroy the comet before impact. Meanwhile, an enterprising reporter uses her smarts to uncover the scoop of the century.
How intense is Deep Impact?
Deep Impact is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Deep Impact feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulepicearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Deep Impact
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Deep Impact for you?
Is Deep Impact scary?
Only a little. Deep Impact has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Deep Impact gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Deep Impact sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Deep Impact OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Deep Impact?
Deep Impact runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Deep Impact?
Deep Impact is streaming on Paramount+, AMC+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Deep Impact have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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