The Aquanauts (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.8

The Aquanauts poster

Released in 1980, The Aquanauts is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Igor Voznesensky, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. While doing their work on the deep underwater station two aquanauts discover strange mystery: it seems as if one of the aquanaut's girlfriend who recently died in a car crash had turned into a big manta fish. That manta writes words on the station's port-holes and tries to draw attention many other ways.

Who’s in it. The Aquanauts stars German Poloskov as Igor Sobolev, Aleksandr Yakovlev as Sven Boll, Iren Azer as Lotta Kerom and Vatslav Dvorzhetsky as Professor Kerom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Aquanauts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aquanauts page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Aquanauts tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Aquanauts (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Aquanauts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Aquanauts worth watching?
The Aquanauts holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Aquanauts?
The Aquanauts stars German Poloskov, Aleksandr Yakovlev, Iren Azer, Vatslav Dvorzhetsky and Arnis Līcītis.
When was The Aquanauts released?
The Aquanauts was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.