Leviathan (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Leviathan is a 1989 adventure thriller directed by George P. Cosmatos, starring Ernie Hudson, Richard Crenna and Peter Weller. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $15.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- George P. Cosmatos
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Leviathan About?
The premise of Leviathan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team of deep-sea miners, led by oceanographer Steven Beck, investigates the wreckage of a sunken Soviet freighter. While exploring the ruins, they discover a horrifying secret—a monstrous creature born from a disastrous genetic experiment. The team must now fight for survival against the terrifying being and confront the dark legacy of the sunken ship, all while facing the crushing pressures of the deep ocean.
Leviathan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- creature feature
- deep sea
- mutation
- survival horror
- mining
- atlantic ocean
- grenade
- chainsaw
- fear
- race against time
- explosion
- shipwreck
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- implosion
- gore
- flamethrower
- exploding body
- doctor
- corpse
- suicide
- title spoken by character
- ocean
- body horror
- survival
- monster
- underwater scene
- medical examination
- sexual harassment
- genetic
- vodka
- russian
- geologist
- human versus monster
- blood splatter
- genetic engineering
- underwater explosion
- betrayal
- villain not really dead cliche
- ship
- shark
- prank
- jogging
- infirmary
- helicopter
- diving suit
- creature
- genetic alteration
- miner
- fight
- sea
- black man
Leviathan Cast
Ernie Hudson leads the cast, with Richard Crenna and Peter Weller. Directed by George P. Cosmatos; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director George P. Cosmatos
Also Starring in Leviathan
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Leviathan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Leviathan 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 60% User score
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Leviathan Plot Summary
What happens in Leviathan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian future, the Tri-Oceanic Corp has assembled a group of undersea miners for a challenging 90-day operation at the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The company’s head, Miss Martin, recruits Steven Beck, a skilled geologist, to oversee both mining and command the underwater facility. The crew comprises eight members, including Dr. Glen ‘Doc’ Thompson, the local physician; Elizabeth ‘Willie’ Williams, a resolute female miner; the bold Buzz ‘Sixpack’ Parrish; the kind-hearted Justin Jones; Tony ‘DeJesus’ Rodero, an adept mechanic; Bridget Bowman, a technician skilled with computers; and G.P. Cobb, a seasoned miner responsible for various maintenance tasks.
Full summary
The whole story of Leviathan, scene by scene
Leviathan Box Office
Leviathan grossed $15.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
Leviathan Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 4 trailers.
- Trailer Leviathan (1989) - Official Trailer (HD)
- Trailer Leviathan ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer #1
- Trailer Leviathan ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer #2
How Well Do You Know Leviathan?
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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Leviathan Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Leviathan, terror en las profundidades” and “Leviathan - dödens fartyg”.
- Also known as
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- Leviathan, terror en las profundidades
- Leviathan - dödens fartyg
- Leviathan - O Mistério dos Oceanos
- Leviathan (El Demonio Del Abismo)
- Левиафан
- Leviathan - kuoleman laiva
- Leviatán
- לויתן
- 레비아탄
- Leviathan - havets hämnare
- Левиатан
- Leviathan - fanget i dybet
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- Lewiatan
- 異變
- Leviathan. El demonio del abismo
- 烈血海底城
- Levijatan
- リバイアサン
- Левіафан
- Leviatan
- Leviathan - dødens skip
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Leviathan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Leviathan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Leviathan?
Leviathan runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Leviathan released?
Leviathan was released on March 17, 1989.
Who directed Leviathan?
Leviathan was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
More films by George P. Cosmatos Who is in the cast of Leviathan?
Leviathan stars Ernie Hudson, Richard Crenna and Peter Weller, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Leviathan make at the box office?
Leviathan grossed $15.7 million worldwide.
How is Leviathan rated?
Leviathan has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Leviathan have a post-credit scene?
No. Leviathan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Leviathan in?
The original language of Leviathan is Russian.
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