Black Ocean (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Black Ocean is a drama film directed by Marion Hänsel, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Though its aftertitles detailing the history of French nuke experiments suggest otherwise, writer/director Marion Hänsel’s Black Ocean is not a political treatise or a history lesson, instead taking advantage of the remote, isolated environments in which the experimentation took place – as well as the monumental imagery of the act itself – in order to communicate a more universal story about the power of awe. Ocean principally follows three young sailors on a French naval vessel in 1972, who are on course for an unknown destination in order to help carry out the bomb tests they’ve yet to personally witness. The film is essentially divided into two parts: before and after the blast.
Who’s in it. Black Ocean stars Adrien Jolivet as Moriaty, Nicolas Robin as Massina, Romain David as Da Maggio and Alexandre de Sèze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Black Ocean has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Ocean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Ocean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Ocean (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Ocean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Ocean worth watching?
- Black Ocean holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Ocean?
- Black Ocean stars Adrien Jolivet, Nicolas Robin, Romain David, Alexandre de Sèze and Jean-Marc Michelangeli.
- When was Black Ocean released?
- Black Ocean was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.