The Poseidon Adventure (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, The Poseidon Adventure is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 117 minutes. “Hell, upside down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Who’s in it. The Poseidon Adventure stars Gene Hackman as Reverend Scott, Ernest Borgnine as Mike Rogo, Red Buttons as James Martin and Carol Lynley as Nonnie Parry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Poseidon Adventure has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel 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 The Poseidon Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poseidon Adventure tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poseidon Adventure (1972)?
- In US, The Poseidon Adventure is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Poseidon Adventure worth watching?
- The Poseidon Adventure holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Poseidon Adventure?
- The Poseidon Adventure stars Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley and Roddy McDowall.
- When was The Poseidon Adventure released?
- The Poseidon Adventure was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.