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Raise the Titanic (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1980, Raise the Titanic is an adventure film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 115 minutes. “They've found the Titanic. There's just one thing left to do...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic.

Who’s in it. Raise the Titanic stars Jason Robards as Admiral James Sandecker, Richard Jordan as Dirk Pitt, David Selby as Dr. Gene Seagram and Anne Archer as Dana Archibald, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Raise the Titanic has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Raise the Titanic page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raise the Titanic tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Raise the Titanic (1980)?
In US, Raise the Titanic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Raise the Titanic worth watching?
Raise the Titanic holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Raise the Titanic?
Raise the Titanic stars Jason Robards, Richard Jordan, David Selby, Anne Archer and Alec Guinness.
When was Raise the Titanic released?
Raise the Titanic was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.