Poseidon (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Poseidon is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 98 minutes. “Mayday” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.
Who’s in it. Poseidon stars Kurt Russell as Robert Ramsey, Richard Dreyfuss as Richard Nelson, Josh Lucas as Dylan Johns and Jacinda Barrett as Maggie James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Poseidon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $181.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Poseidon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poseidon 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 Poseidon (2006)?
- In US, Poseidon is available to 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 Poseidon worth watching?
- Poseidon holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poseidon?
- Poseidon stars Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss, Josh Lucas, Jacinda Barrett and Emmy Rossum.
- When was Poseidon released?
- Poseidon was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.