The Rift (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1990, The Rift is an action, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Juan Piquer Simón, running about 82 minutes. “'You Can't Hold your Breath & Scream at the Same Time'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An experimental submarine with a very experienced crew, the "Siren II" is sent to find out what happened to the "Siren I" after it mysteriously disappeared in a submarine rift. Things go awry when they begin to find things that shouldn't be there...
Who’s in it. The Rift stars Jack Scalia as Wick Hayes, R. Lee Ermey as Captain Phillips, Ray Wise as Robbins and Deborah Adair as Lt. Nina Crowley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Rift has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rift 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 Rift (1990)?
- In US, The Rift is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rift worth watching?
- The Rift holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rift?
- The Rift stars Jack Scalia, R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise, Deborah Adair and John Toles-Bey.
- When was The Rift released?
- The Rift was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.