Dead Calm (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, Dead Calm is a thriller and horror film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 96 minutes. “High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Australian couple take a sailing trip in the Pacific to forget about a terrible accident. While on the open sea, they come across a ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
Who’s in it. Dead Calm stars Nicole Kidman as Rae Ingram, Sam Neill as John Ingram, Billy Zane as Hughie Warriner and George Shevtsov as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dead Calm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8M 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 Dead Calm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Calm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Calm (1989)?
- In US, Dead Calm 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 Dead Calm worth watching?
- Dead Calm holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Calm?
- Dead Calm stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, George Shevtsov and Rod Mullinar.
- When was Dead Calm released?
- Dead Calm was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.