The Dive (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, The Dive is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tristan de Vere Cole, running about 92 minutes. “Danger goes to new depths. Hold your breath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sundquist and Eidsvold play the two deep sea divers, who agree to do a quick unscheduled dive before taking their Christmas vacation, to help an oil company who's got a oil-valve caught in a trawl. The dive is to take only 5 minutes, and the divers will get a nice bonus. But things go wrong. The diving bell gets tangled in the trawl, and while trying to hoist up the bell, they tear asunder the oxygen tanks. Suddenly the bell is stuck, and the crew is unable to get it up. Caught in a diving bell at the bottom of the sea, rapidly running out of air, both the divers and the crew on the surface are racing against time to find a solution; how to get the two men up ALIVE!
Who’s in it. The Dive stars Bjørn Sundquist as Gunnar, Michael Kitchen as Bricks, Eindride Eidsvold as Rolf and Marika Lagercrantz as Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Dive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dive 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 Dive (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dive worth watching?
- The Dive holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dive?
- The Dive stars Bjørn Sundquist, Michael Kitchen, Eindride Eidsvold, Marika Lagercrantz and Nils Ole Oftebro.
- When was The Dive released?
- The Dive was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.