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DeepStar Six (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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DeepStar Six is a 1989 action thriller directed by Sean S. Cunningham, starring Greg Evigan, Nancy Everhard and Matt McCoy. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $8.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
worldwide gross
$8.1M
Metascore
34
DeepStar Six (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is DeepStar Six About?

The premise of DeepStar Six without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While constructing an underwater research facility, a team of Navy engineers inadvertently awaken a massive and dangerous sea creature. As the situation spirals into chaos, a couple named Collins and McBride must fight for survival alongside their crewmates. They face a terrifying struggle against the creature and the escalating panic within the base, testing their courage and their relationship.

DeepStar Six Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • scientist
  • survival horror
  • self sacrifice
  • fear
  • race against time
  • nuclear explosion
  • marine biologist
  • underwater explosion
  • giant monster
  • explosive decompression
  • creature feature
  • sea monster
+38 more
  • deep sea diving
  • underwater cave
  • monster
  • survival
  • number in title
  • surprise ending
  • gore
  • female scientist
  • accidental killing
  • hysterical man
  • nervous breakdown
  • weeping man
  • ineptitude
  • nuclear meltdown
  • stupidity
  • credits rolling down
  • broken leg
  • underwater
  • laboratory
  • guilt
  • panic
  • harpoon
  • escape pod
  • diving suit
  • hallucination
  • blood splatter
  • explosive
  • electrocution
  • exploding body
  • nuclear reactor
  • pregnancy
  • underwater scene
  • engineer
  • explosion
  • geologist
  • decompression chamber
  • torso cut in half
  • drowning
Where to watch

Where to Watch DeepStar Six

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

DeepStar Six Cast

Greg Evigan leads the cast, with Nancy Everhard and Matt McCoy. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

DeepStar Six Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave DeepStar Six 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

DeepStar Six Plot Summary

What happens in DeepStar Six from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the opening scene, we find Jim McBride, portrayed by Greg Evigan, and Joyce Collins, played by Nancy Everhard, waking up to the sound of their alarm clock. Jim mumbles about having another dream, this time about being underwater, which Joyce notes is the third time it’s happened. Their conversation turns to Captain Laidlaw, discussing how fortunate he is with his loving wife and perfect children. Joyce curiously asks Jim why he never settled down, to which he replies that he’s never stayed in one place long enough to form a meaningful relationship.

Full summary

The whole story of DeepStar Six, scene by scene

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Box office

DeepStar Six Box Office

DeepStar Six grossed $8.1 million worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.1M

US & Canada
$8.1M
Videos

DeepStar Six Trailers & Videos

The trailer of DeepStar Six.

DeepStar Six (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know DeepStar Six?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

DeepStar Six Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “The Deep Six” and “Deep Star Six - Das Grauen in der Tiefe”.

Also known as
  • The Deep Six
  • Deep Star Six - Das Grauen in der Tiefe
  • Deep Six
  • DeepStar Six - Das Grauen in der Tiefe
  • Deep Star Six
  • 在地心拦截
  • 深星六号
  • 深海异形
  • Derinlerde Dehşet
  • 딥 식스
  • Creatura degli abissi
  • Profundidad Seis
+19 more
  • Глубоководная Звезда Шесть
  • Terror nas Profundidades
  • Mélytengeri szörnyeteg
  • M.A.L. : Mutant Aquatique en Liberté
  • Obcy z Głębin
  • Άλιενς από το Βυθό
  • Подводна звезда 6
  • Abismo do Terror
  • 딮 식스
  • Denizin Dehşeti
  • Podvodna zvezda šest
  • El misterio del abismo
  • Syvyyksien peto
  • M.A.L. (Monstre Aquatique en Liberté)
  • Hlubinná hvězda šest
  • อสุรกายลึกสุดทะเล
  • Podvodna platforma
  • Глибинна зірка шість
  • ザ・デプス

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FAQ

DeepStar Six FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of DeepStar Six, each answered in a sentence.

How long is DeepStar Six?

DeepStar Six runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was DeepStar Six released?

DeepStar Six was released on January 13, 1989.

Who directed DeepStar Six?

DeepStar Six was directed by Sean S. Cunningham.

More films by Sean S. Cunningham

Who is in the cast of DeepStar Six?

DeepStar Six stars Greg Evigan, Nancy Everhard and Matt McCoy, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch DeepStar Six?

In the US, DeepStar Six is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did DeepStar Six make at the box office?

DeepStar Six grossed $8.1 million worldwide.

How is DeepStar Six rated?

DeepStar Six has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does DeepStar Six have a post-credit scene?

No. DeepStar Six has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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