The Poseidon Adventure (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, The Poseidon Adventure is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by John Putch, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s about. A cruise ship succumbs to a terrorist act and capsizes on New Year's eve. A rag-tag group of survivors, spearheaded by a priest and a homeland security agent, must journey through the upside down vessel and attempt an escape.
Who’s in it. The Poseidon Adventure stars Adam Baldwin as Mike Rogo, Rutger Hauer as Bishop August Schmidt, Steve Guttenberg as Richard Clarke and Bryan Brown as Jeffrey Eric Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Poseidon Adventure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poseidon Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poseidon Adventure 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 The Poseidon Adventure (2005)?
- In GB, The Poseidon Adventure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poseidon Adventure worth watching?
- The Poseidon Adventure holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poseidon Adventure?
- The Poseidon Adventure stars Adam Baldwin, Rutger Hauer, Steve Guttenberg, Bryan Brown and C. Thomas Howell.
- When was The Poseidon Adventure released?
- The Poseidon Adventure was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.