Movie

Dead Calm

“High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm.”

★ 6.6(826)19891h 36m

Dead Calm is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

Where to watch Dead Calm

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Phillip Noyce
Release date: 1989-04-07
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $7,825,000
Budget: $10,400,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Kennedy Miller Productions

Dead Calm — trailer

About Dead Calm

Dead Calm is a 1989 movie in the Thriller and Horror genres, directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Billy Zane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 826 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dead Calm in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Rae Ingram

Sam Neill

John Ingram

Billy Zane

Hughie Warriner

George Shevtsov

Doctor

Rod Mullinar

Russell Bellows

Joshua Tilden

Danny

Michael Long

Specialist Doctor

Lisa Collins

'Orpheus' Cruise Girl

Paula Hudson-Brinkley

'Orpheus' Cruise Girl

Sharon Cook

'Orpheus' Cruise Girl

Malinda Rutter

'Orpheus' Cruise Girl

Themes & keywords

australiasense of guilttoxicationloss of loved oneshipwrecksailing tripcar crashhome invasionkilling a dogsinking boatsail boatsurvival at seaat seacouple terrorizedman gets between a couple

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dead Calm in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Dead Calm on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Dead Calm on Netflix?+

Dead Calm is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Dead Calm?+

Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Dead Calm?+

Dead Calm stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, George Shevtsov and Rod Mullinar.

When did Dead Calm come out?+

Dead Calm is a 1989 movie directed by Phillip Noyce.

What genre is Dead Calm?+

Dead Calm is Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed Dead Calm?+

Dead Calm was directed by Phillip Noyce.