Movie

The Abyss

“When you get there, you will understand.”

★ 7.4(3,442)19892h 20m

The Abyss is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Cameron
Release date: 1989-08-09
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: English
Box office: $90,000,098
Budget: $43,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Abyss — trailer

About The Abyss

The Abyss is a 1989 movie in the Adventure, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Cameron, starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 3,442 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Abyss in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

Cast

Ed Harris

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Lindsey Brigman

Michael Biehn

Lieutenant Hiram Coffey

Leo Burmester

Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries

Todd Graff

Alan 'Hippy' Carnes

John Bedford Lloyd

Jammer Willis

Kimberly Scott

Lisa 'One Night' Standing

Chris Elliott

Bendix

J.C. Quinn

Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson

Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.

Lew Finler

George Robert Klek

Wilhite

Christopher Murphy

Schoenick

Themes & keywords

seaflying saucersubmarineoceandiving suitsecret missioninsanitynuclear missileu.s. navyalien life-formufowarningscuba divingunderwaterscuba

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Abyss in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Abyss on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Abyss on Netflix?+

The Abyss is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Abyss?+

The Abyss has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in The Abyss?+

The Abyss stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester and Todd Graff.

When did The Abyss come out?+

The Abyss is a 1989 movie directed by James Cameron.

What genre is The Abyss?+

The Abyss is Adventure, Thriller and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Abyss?+

The Abyss was directed by James Cameron.