Underwater (2020)
A relentless deep-sea escape becomes a chilling fight for survival against unknown horrors in crushing darkness.
After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.
How intense is Underwater?
Underwater is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Underwater feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingatmospheric
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Underwater
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Underwater for you?
Is Underwater scary?
Yes, properly. Underwater is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Underwater gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Underwater sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Underwater OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Underwater?
Underwater runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Underwater?
Underwater is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Underwater have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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