Poseidon (2006)
Survivors of a capsized cruise ship face relentless, gritty peril in an epic fight for survival.
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 intense is Poseidon?
Poseidon is mildly scary, with graphic gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Poseidon feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Poseidon
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Poseidon for you?
Is Poseidon scary?
Only a little. Poseidon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Poseidon gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Poseidon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Poseidon OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Poseidon?
Poseidon runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Poseidon?
Poseidon is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Poseidon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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