Steel Sharks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1997, Steel Sharks is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Rodney McDonald, running about 94 minutes. “Below the waves there's only one option... Escape or die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this undersea thriller, a United States submarine is seized by terrorists. But a rescue attempt by an elite group of Navy Seals goes wrong when they are captured. Now they must wage a silent war beneath the waves.
Who’s in it. Steel Sharks stars Gary Busey as Cmdr. Bill McKay, Billy Dee Williams as Adm. Jim Perry, Billy Warlock as Bob Rogers and Shaun Toub as Capt. Reza Lashgar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Steel Sharks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel Sharks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel Sharks 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 Steel Sharks (1997)?
- In US, Steel Sharks is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steel Sharks worth watching?
- Steel Sharks holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steel Sharks?
- Steel Sharks stars Gary Busey, Billy Dee Williams, Billy Warlock, Shaun Toub and Robert Miranda.
- When was Steel Sharks released?
- Steel Sharks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.