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The Abyss

7.419892h 20mPG-13MovieAdventureThrillerScience Fiction

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…

DirectorJames Cameron
WriterJames Cameron
ProducersGale Anne Hurd·Van Ling

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Cast · Directed by James Cameron

EHEd Harris
Ed Harris
Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
MMMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Lindsey Brigman
MBMichael Biehn
Michael Biehn
Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
LBLeo Burmester
Leo Burmester
Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
TGTodd Graff
Todd Graff
Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
JLJohn Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd
Jammer Willis
KSKimberly Scott
Kimberly Scott
Lisa 'One Night' Standing
CEChris Elliott
Chris Elliott
Bendix
JQJ.C. Quinn
J.C. Quinn
Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
PJ
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.
Lew Finler
GK
George Robert Klek
Wilhite
CM
Christopher Murphy
Schoenick

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The Abyss — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Abyss?

The Abyss is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and BBC America in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Abyss on Netflix?

No, The Abyss is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

Is The Abyss on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Abyss is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Abyss for free?

The Abyss is available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.