Submergence (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Submergence is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 112 minutes. “Love has no limits” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While James More is held captive by terrorists in Somalia, thousands of miles away on the Greenland Sea, his lover Danny Flinders prepares to dive herself in a submersible into the deep bottom of the ocean, tormented by the memories of their brief encounter in France and her inability to know his whereabouts.
Who’s in it. Submergence stars James McAvoy as James More, Alicia Vikander as Danielle Flinders, Celyn Jones as Thumbs and Alexander Siddig as Dr. Shadid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Submergence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submergence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submergence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submergence (2017)?
- In US, Submergence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Submergence worth watching?
- Submergence holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Submergence?
- Submergence stars James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander, Celyn Jones, Alexander Siddig and Alex Hafner.
- When was Submergence released?
- Submergence was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.