City Beneath the Sea (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1971, City Beneath the Sea is an action, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Irwin Allen, running about 98 minutes. “Theirs was the most dangerous mission in history . . . to save the world from total destruction!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of 21st-century colonists inhabit an underwater city called Pacifica. Originally intended as a purely scientific installation, the U. S. government wants to stash all its gold reserves from Fort Knox there, along with a fantastic new radioactive element. The brother of Pacifica's returning former commander plans to steal the gold and on top of that, the city faces destruction by an asteroid from outer space
Who’s in it. City Beneath the Sea stars Stuart Whitman as Adm. Michael Matthews, Robert Wagner as Brett, Rosemary Forsyth as Lia Holmes and Robert Colbert as Commander Woody Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, City Beneath the Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City Beneath the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of City Beneath the Sea 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 City Beneath the Sea (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for City Beneath the Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is City Beneath the Sea worth watching?
- City Beneath the Sea holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City Beneath the Sea?
- City Beneath the Sea stars Stuart Whitman, Robert Wagner, Rosemary Forsyth, Robert Colbert and Burr DeBenning.
- When was City Beneath the Sea released?
- City Beneath the Sea was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.