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The Abyss (1989), directed by James Cameron, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.5/10 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,437 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, and it's also included with AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, and BBC America, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. 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 The Ghazi Attack and Lifeforce, 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+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, BBC America.
- The Abyss is available to stream on Disney+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, BBC America in the US.
- No — The Abyss isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, BBC America.
- No — The Abyss isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, BBC America.
- The Abyss runs 2h 20m (140 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 62/100.
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