Sea of Love (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Sea of Love is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Harold Becker, running about 113 minutes. “Deception is dangerous. Desire is deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.
Who’s in it. Sea of Love stars Al Pacino as Frank Keller, Ellen Barkin as Helen Cruger, John Goodman as Sherman and Michael Rooker as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sea of Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $110.9M 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 Sea of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea of Love tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea of Love (1989)?
- In US, Sea of Love 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 Sea of Love worth watching?
- Sea of Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea of Love?
- Sea of Love stars Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Michael Rooker and William Hickey.
- When was Sea of Love released?
- Sea of Love was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.