The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 119 minutes. “The deeper you go, the weirder life gets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is joined on his boat by Ned, a man who believes Zissou to be his father, and Jane, a journalist pregnant by a married man. They travel the sea, all too often running into pirates and, perhaps more traumatically, various figures from Zissou's past, including his estranged wife, Eleanor.
Who’s in it. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou stars Bill Murray as Steve Zissou, Owen Wilson as Ned Plimpton, Cate Blanchett as Jane Winslett-Richardson and Anjelica Huston as Eleanor Zissou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.8M 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 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)?
- In US, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 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 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou worth watching?
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou stars Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe.
- When was The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou released?
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.