Titans of the Deep (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Titans of the Deep is an action, adventure and documentary film directed by Otis Barton, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Prominent scientists Dr. William Beebe and Otis Barton, using the Bathyspere invented by Barton, descend several thousand feet to the ocean floor off of the shores of Bermuda to study and film sea creatures seen and filmed at that depth for the first time. A sometimes staged semi-documentary that was often sold and advertised as an exploitation/horror picture.
Who’s in it. Titans of the Deep stars William Beebe as Dr. William Beebe, Otis Barton as Otis Barton, John Tee Van as John Tee Van - Crew Member and Gloria Hollister as Gloria Hollister - Crew Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Titans of the Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titans of the Deep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titans of the Deep 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 Titans of the Deep (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Titans of the Deep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Titans of the Deep worth watching?
- Titans of the Deep holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Titans of the Deep?
- Titans of the Deep stars William Beebe, Otis Barton, John Tee Van, Gloria Hollister and Lowell Thomas.
- When was Titans of the Deep released?
- Titans of the Deep was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.