How long is The Abyss?

The Abyss is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Abyss rated?

The Abyss is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Abyss?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription), BBC America (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Abyss (1989) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 3,654 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: August 9, 1989
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 3,654 votes
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription), BBC America (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Abyss?: The Abyss is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Abyss rated?: The Abyss is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Abyss a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Abyss?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Disney Plus (subscription), BBC America (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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