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Deep Blue Sea

1999·Movie·R·105 min·6.0(2,681)

Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.

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.

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Where to watch Deep Blue Sea in United States

Click a service to open Deep Blue Sea there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.

Where is Deep Blue Sea streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesStarz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaStarz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextU-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store

About Deep Blue Sea

Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 English-language action, horror and science fiction film directed by Renny Harlin. The cast is led by Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, LL Cool J. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV.

Deep Blue Sea was produced by Riche-Ludwig Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures, and Groucho III Film Partnership and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on July 28, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $165 million worldwide.

Director
Renny Harlin
Writers
Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers
Release date
July 28, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Australia, United States of America
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$165 million
Production
Riche-Ludwig Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho III Film Partnership
#shark attack#creature#scientist#shark#killer shark#genetic engineering#animal horror#animal research#underwater facility#intense#defiant

Deep Blue Sea cast & crew

Deep Blue Sea was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, and Wayne Powers.

The cast features Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McAlester, Thomas Jane as Carter Blake, LL Cool J as Preacher, Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Franklin, Jacqueline McKenzie as Janice Higgins, and Michael Rapaport as Tom Scoggins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Stephen F. Windon, and it was produced by Akiva Goldsman and Bruce Berman.

Is Deep Blue Sea worth watching?

Deep Blue Sea holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 2,681 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, horror, and science fiction, Deep Blue Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Deep Blue Sea

In United States, you can stream Deep Blue Sea on Starz Apple TV Channel and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Deep Blue Sea

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Dr. Susan McAlester

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Carter Blake

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Preacher

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Russell Franklin

Jacqueline McKenzie

Jacqueline McKenzie

Janice Higgins

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Tom Scoggins

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Jim Whitlock

Aida Turturro

Aida Turturro

Brenda Kerns

Cristos

Cristos

Boat Captain

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Daniel Rey

Helicopter Pilot

Valente Rodriguez

Valente Rodriguez

Helicopter Co-Pilot

Brent Roam

Brent Roam

Helicopter Winch Operator

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Deep Blue Sea — FAQs

Where can I watch Deep Blue Sea in United States?

Deep Blue Sea is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Deep Blue Sea on Starz Apple TV Channel?

Yes — Deep Blue Sea is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Deep Blue Sea in?

Deep Blue Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Deep Blue Sea?

Deep Blue Sea runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is Deep Blue Sea rated?

Deep Blue Sea is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 2,681 ratings.

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