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The Poseidon Adventure

1972·Movie·PG·117 min·7.1(1,013)

Hell, upside down.

When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

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Where to watch The Poseidon Adventure in United States

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South KoreaGoogle Play Movies

About The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure is a 1972 English-language adventure, drama and thriller film directed by Ronald Neame. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Stella Stevens. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

The Poseidon Adventure was produced by Kent Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1972, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $85 million worldwide.

Director
Ronald Neame
Writers
Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes
Release date
December 1, 1972
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$85 million
Production
Kent Productions, 20th Century Fox
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The Poseidon Adventure cast & crew

The Poseidon Adventure was directed by Ronald Neame and written by Stirling Silliphant and Wendell Mayes.

The cast features Gene Hackman as Reverend Scott, Ernest Borgnine as Mike Rogo, Stella Stevens as Linda Rogo, Shelley Winters as Belle Rosen, Jack Albertson as Manny Rosen, and Red Buttons as James Martin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Harold E. Stine, and it was produced by Irwin Allen and Sidney Marshall.

Is The Poseidon Adventure worth watching?

The Poseidon Adventure holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,013 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, drama, and thriller, The Poseidon Adventure is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Poseidon Adventure

In United States, you can stream The Poseidon Adventure on YouTube TV and TCM, 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 The Poseidon Adventure

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Reverend Scott

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Mike Rogo

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens

Linda Rogo

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Belle Rosen

Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Manny Rosen

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

James Martin

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Acres

Carol Lynley

Carol Lynley

Nonnie Parry

Pamela Sue Martin

Pamela Sue Martin

Susan Shelby

Eric Shea

Eric Shea

Robin Shelby

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

John, the Chaplain

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Captain Harrison

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The Poseidon Adventure — FAQs

Where can I watch The Poseidon Adventure in United States?

The Poseidon Adventure is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.

Is The Poseidon Adventure on YouTube TV?

Yes — The Poseidon Adventure is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is The Poseidon Adventure in?

The Poseidon Adventure is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Poseidon Adventure?

The Poseidon Adventure runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).

What is The Poseidon Adventure rated?

The Poseidon Adventure is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,013 ratings.

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