The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Survivors of a capsized ocean liner face relentless, gritty challenges in an epic struggle for escape.
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
How intense is The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What The Poseidon Adventure feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepicpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Poseidon Adventure
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Poseidon Adventure for you?
Is The Poseidon Adventure scary?
Only a little. The Poseidon Adventure has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Poseidon Adventure gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Poseidon Adventure sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Poseidon Adventure OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Poseidon Adventure have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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