The Meg (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Meg is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 113 minutes. “Pleased to eat you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
Who’s in it. The Meg stars Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, Li Bingbing as Suyin, Rainn Wilson as Morris and Cliff Curtis as James 'Mac' Mackreides, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Meg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $530.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Meg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Meg 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 Meg (2018)?
- In US, The Meg is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Meg worth watching?
- The Meg holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Meg?
- The Meg stars Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis and Ruby Rose.
- When was The Meg released?
- The Meg was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.