The Reef (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.7

The Reef poster

Released in 2010, The Reef is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Andrew Traucki, running about 88 minutes. “Pray that you drown first.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.

Who’s in it. The Reef stars Zoe Naylor as Kate, Adrienne Pickering as Suzie, Gyton Grantley as Matt and Damian Walshe-Howling as Luke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Reef has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Reef page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Reef tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Reef (2010)?
In US, The Reef is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Reef worth watching?
The Reef holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Reef?
The Reef stars Zoe Naylor, Adrienne Pickering, Gyton Grantley, Damian Walshe-Howling and Kieran Darcy-Smith.
When was The Reef released?
The Reef was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.