Movies like Leviathan: 20 to watch next
If you loved Leviathan (1989) — a adventure, horror and thriller film directed by George P. Cosmatos — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Leviathan most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like sea, monster and experiment. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Deep Blue Sea 1999★ 6.0
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction
Researchers on the undersea lab Aquatica have genetically altered the brains of captive sharks to develop a cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there's an unexpected side effect: the sharks got smarter, faster, and more dangerous. After a big storm damages their remote research facility, they must fight for their lives.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Abyss 1989★ 7.4
Shares: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
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.
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Deep Water 2026★ 7.3
Shares: Horror, Thriller, Adventure
A group of international passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.
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Below 2002★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Horror
In the dark silence of the sea during World War II, the submarine USS Tiger Shark prowls on what should be a routine rescue mission. But for the shell-shocked crew, trapped together in the sub's narrow corridors and constricted spaces, this is about to become a journey into the sensory delusions, mental deceptions and runaway fears that lurk just below the surface of the ocean.
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Deep Rising 1998★ 6.2
Shares: Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
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The Deep 1977★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Adventure
A pair of young vacationers are involved in a dangerous conflict with treasure hunters when they discover a way into a deadly wreck in Bermuda waters.
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Elevation 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Thriller
Post-apocalyptic survivors find refuge in the Rocky Mountains to hide from giant, insect-like creatures that can't live above 8,000 feet. However, when one of them needs life-saving supplies, they risk it all to venture into the danger zone.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Dead Sea 2024★ 6.4
Shares: Horror, Thriller
Stranded in the open sea after a fatal accident, a young woman and her two friends are rescued by a fishing vessel's captain, unaware that the ship harbors a chilling secret.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Sphere 1998★ 6.1
Shares: Science Fiction, Thriller
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
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Iron Lung 2026★ 6.8
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction
In a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as "The Quiet Rapture" caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung".
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Splinter 2008★ 6.2
Shares: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.
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The Descent 2005★ 7.0
Shares: Adventure, Horror
After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Event Horizon 1997★ 6.6
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction
In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.
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Alien: Romulus 2024★ 7.2
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Pandorum 2009★ 6.6
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone – and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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The New Mutants 2020★ 6.0
Shares: Science Fiction, Horror
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Monster Island 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Horror, Thriller
In the Pacific, 1944, a Japanese soldier and a British prisoner of war are stranded on a deserted island, hunted by a deadly creature. Two mortal enemies must come together to survive the unknown.
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Into the Blue 2005★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Adventure
When they take some friends on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing Jared and Sam expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their good fortune is short-lived, as a ruthless gang of criminals gets word of what they have uncovered.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Prometheus 2012★ 6.6
Shares: Science Fiction, Horror
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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The Kindred 1987★ 6.0
Shares: Horror, Science Fiction
Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.
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