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The Perfect Storm

6.520002h 10mPG-13MovieDramaAdventureAction

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

DirectorWolfgang Petersen

WriterWilliam D. Wittliff

ProducersGail Katz·Wolfgang Petersen

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Christina "Chris" Cotter

John C. Reilly

Dale "Murp" Murphy

William Fichtner

David "Sully" Sullivan

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Alexander McAnally III

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The Perfect Storm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Perfect Storm?

The Perfect Storm isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Perfect Storm on Netflix?

No, The Perfect Storm is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Perfect Storm on Amazon Prime Video?

The Perfect Storm isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Perfect Storm for free?

The Perfect Storm isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Perfect Storm based on a true story?

Yes — The Perfect Storm is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).