Deadwater (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2008, Deadwater is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Roel Reiné, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. When a WWII-era battleship, reactivated and deployed in the Persian Gulf for black-op interrogations, falls radio silent, an elite Marine task force, along with an NCIS investigator and two scientists, are sent to investigate. When the Marines arrive, they find nearly everyone on board slaughtered. The survivors join with the task force to hunt down the mastermind behind the attacks, a notorious terrorist named Fadawi who threatens their very survival.

Who’s in it. Deadwater stars Lance Henriksen as Captain John, James Russo as Commander Combs, Gary Stretch as Colin Willets and Katherine Randolph as Traci Leonard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Deadwater has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadwater page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deadwater 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 Deadwater (2008)?
In GB, Deadwater is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deadwater worth watching?
Deadwater holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Deadwater?
Deadwater stars Lance Henriksen, James Russo, Gary Stretch, Katherine Randolph and D.C. Douglas.
When was Deadwater released?
Deadwater was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.