The Perfect Storm (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, The Perfect Storm is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 130 minutes. “The storm is coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Storm stars George Clooney as Capt. Billy Tyne, Mark Wahlberg as Bobby Shatford, Diane Lane as Christina "Chris" Cotter and John C. Reilly as Dale "Murp" Murphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Perfect Storm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $325.8M 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 The Perfect Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Storm 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 Perfect Storm (2000)?
- In US, The Perfect Storm 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 The Perfect Storm worth watching?
- The Perfect Storm holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Perfect Storm?
- The Perfect Storm stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, John C. Reilly and William Fichtner.
- When was The Perfect Storm released?
- The Perfect Storm was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.