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Where to Watch The Abyss(1989)

When you get there, you will understand.

7.5IMDb
75%Rotten Tomatoes
62Metascore
AdventureThrillerScience Fiction2h 20m

Looking for where to watch The Abyss? You can currently find The Abyss online through Disney+, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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The Abyss (1989), directed by James Cameron, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.5/10 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,398 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1989, it's a 1980s adventure that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. At 140 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.

If you're looking to watch The Abyss online, the best option is Disney+ for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The Day the Earth Stood Still, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Abyss isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Disney+.
  • The Abyss is available to stream on Disney+ in the US.
  • No — The Abyss isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+.
  • No — The Abyss isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+.
  • The Abyss runs 2h 20m (140 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 62/100.

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