The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a 2004 adventure drama directed by Wes Anderson, starring Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and Anjelica Huston. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $34.8 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2005. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou About?
The premise of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou embarks on a perilous expedition to avenge the loss of a crew member killed by a rare shark. He's unexpectedly joined by Ned, a man who believes Steve is his father, and Jane, a journalist with a hidden agenda. Their voyage becomes a complex blend of adventure, confronting past failures, and uncovering personal truths as Zissou grapples with long-held regrets and the challenges of his legacy.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- original story
- expedition
- oceanographer
- sea
- speedo
- shark
- underwater scene
- pilot
- pirate
- revenge
- reporter
- mission
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- turtle
- pistol
- camera
- uniform
- captain
- video camera
- modern day pirate
- intern
- ocean
- pregnancy
- documentary crew
- submarine
- singing
- scuba
- rescue
- north atlantic
- island
- guitar
- filmmaking
- film within a film
- helicopter
- three legged dog
- father son relationship
- reference to marcel proust
- reference to jacques cousteau
- nudity
- megaphone
- candy cinema
- postmodern
- quirky comedy
- maximalism
- underwater
- ensemble cast
- dark comedy
- w. anderson and murray
- w. anderson and o. wilson
- w. anderson and a. huston
- w. anderson and dafoe
Where to Watch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Cast
Bill Murray leads the cast, with Cate Blanchett and Anjelica Huston. Directed by Wes Anderson; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Anderson
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Plot Summary
What happens in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While oceanographer Steve Zissou is engrossed in filming his latest documentary on the open sea, tragedy strikes when his closest friend and chief diver, Esteban du Plantier, is consumed by a colossal, 10-meter-long creature that Zissou hastily names the “jaguar shark.” Fueled by grief and the urge for vindication, he sets his sights on documenting the destruction of this elusive beast in his upcoming project.
Full summary
The whole story of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, scene by scene
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Box Office & Budget
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou grossed $34.8 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 70% of what it cost. $24 million came from the US and Canada and $10.8 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.8M
70% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $24M
- International
- $10.8M
- Budget
- $50M
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Awards & Nominations
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou earned 1 award nomination, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou ≣ 2004 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
How Well Do You Know The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
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What does Steve Zissou name the bioluminescent predator?
Cars in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
6 cars on screen, including the 1980 Citroën Méhari and the 1981 Fiat 900 E.
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Livet under vann med Steve Zissou” and “Steve Zissou ile suda yasam”.
- Also known as
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- Livet under vann med Steve Zissou
- Steve Zissou ile suda yasam
- Zivljenje pod vodo
- Morski svet sa Stivom Zisuom
- Um Peixe Fora de Água
- Vida acuática
- La vida acuática con Steve Zissou
- Panika pod morem
- Ydatines istories
- Zivot pod vodou
- Vida acuática, con Steve Zissou
- 스티브 지소와의 해저생활
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- A Vida Marinha com Steve Zissou
- Die Tiefseetaucher mit Steve Zissou
- 스티브 지소와의 해저 생활
- Die Tiefseetaucher
- Život pod vodou
- Steve Zissou ile Suda Yaşam
- Le avventure acquatiche di Steve Zissou
- La Vie aquatique
- Водная жизнь
- Édes vízi élet
- 水中生活
- ライフ・アクアティック
- Livet i havet
- Υδάτινες Ιστορίες
- עמוק במים
- Podwodne życie ze Stevem Zissou
- Viața acvatică cu Steve Zissou
- Морски живот със Стив Зису
- 海海人生
- Vida Acuática con Steve Zissou
- Steve Zissoun vedenalainen maailma
- กัปตันบวมส์กับทีมป่วนสมุทร, ცხოვრება წყალქვეშ
- Водне життя зі Стівом Зіссу
- Ūdensdzīve ar Stīvu Zisū
- زندگی آبزی همراه با استیو زیسو
- Mereelu Steve Zissou seltsis
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou released?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou was released on December 10, 2004.
Who directed The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou was directed by Wes Anderson.
More films by Wes Anderson Who is in the cast of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou stars Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and Anjelica Huston, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou?
In the US, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou make at the box office?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou grossed $34.8 million worldwide ($24 million domestic, $10.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou rated?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou nominated for any awards?
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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