The Perfect Storm (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Perfect Storm is a 2000 action thriller directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $328.7 million worldwide on a $140 million budget. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $140M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfect Storm About?
The premise of The Perfect Storm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In October 1991, a skilled fishing crew aboard the Andrea Gail sets sail from Gloucester, Massachusetts, unaware of the terrifying ordeal that awaits them. As Halloween night approaches, three separate weather systems collide, creating an unprecedented and devastating storm. The crew battles the relentless forces of nature, pushing their limits of courage and skill while their families on shore desperately await their safe return, facing a harrowing test of survival against the ocean's fury.
The Perfect Storm Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fisherman
- storm at sea
- fishing boat
- fish
- fishing
- sea
- rescue
- bar
- storm
- captain
- man versus nature
- death
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- coastal town
- survival
- underwater scene
- working class
- tragic event
- 1990s
- natural disaster
- helicopter
- atlantic ocean
- air sea rescue
- based on true story
- female captain
- boat
- loss of loved one
- male bonding
- death of boyfriend
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- rogue wave
- man overboard
- cigarette smoking
- divorcee
- weather report
- father son relationship
- funeral
- mother son relationship
- hurricane
- death of son
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- ice machine
- tv news
- fishing vessel
- watching tv
- begins with text
- water
- ends with text
- ego clash
- jamaican
The Perfect Storm Cast
George Clooney leads the cast, with Mark Wahlberg. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
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Director Wolfgang Petersen
More from Wolfgang Petersen
More films directed by Wolfgang Petersen, best-rated first: Das Boot, In the Line of Fire, Troy and Outbreak.
The Perfect Storm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perfect Storm 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Perfect Storm Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfect Storm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In September 1991, the fishing trawler, The Andrea Gail, returns to its home port in Gloucester, Massachusetts, after a disappointing catch. Driven by financial desperation, Billy Tyne, the captain, persuades his crew to embark on one last fishing expedition before the season ends. They venture beyond their regular fishing spots, leaving a brewing thunderstorm in their wake. At first, their luck doesn’t improve, but upon reaching the Flemish Cap, they finally begin to catch fish. Unfortunately, disaster strikes when the ice machine fails, and they realize they must return to shore quickly to preserve their haul.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfect Storm, scene by scene
The Perfect Storm Box Office & Budget
The Perfect Storm grossed $328.7 million worldwide on a $140 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $182.6 million came from the US and Canada and $146.1 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$328.7M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $182.6M
- International
- $146.1M
- Budget
- $140M
The Perfect Storm Awards & Nominations
The Perfect Storm won 1 award from 4 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2001, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2001 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Special Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Sound
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Oscars 2001 2 nominations- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Visual Effects
The Perfect Storm Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Perfect Storm.
How Well Do You Know The Perfect Storm?
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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What city does the Andrea Gail set sail from?
Cars in The Perfect Storm
5 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford F-Series and the 1973 Volvo 145.
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1974 Ford Maverick Minor role -
Toyota 5FD 14 Minor role
The Perfect Storm Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “La Tormenta Perfecta [The Perfect Storm]” and “En pleine tempête”.
- Also known as
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- La Tormenta Perfecta [The Perfect Storm]
- En pleine tempête
- Meren Raivo
- Kusursuz Fırtına
- Viharzóna
- 天摇地动
- 惊涛骇浪
- La tempête
- La Tormenta Perfecta
- Una tormenta perfecta
- 퍼펙트 스톰
- Der Sturm - The Perfect Storm
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- Kataigida
- Mar em Fúria
- Der Sturm
- La tempesta perfetta
- Идеальный шторм
- Den perfekta stormen
- Gniew Oceanu
- 完美风暴
- Dokonalá bouře
- Tempestade Perfeita
- Furtuna perfectă
- Η Καταιγίδα
- הסערה המושלמת
- Ідеальний шторм
- Den Perfekte Stormen
- Перфектната буря
- 驚濤駭浪
- 天搖地動
- La tempesta perfecta
- パーフェクト ストーム
- เดอะ เพอร์เฟ็กต์ สตอร์ม มหาพายุคลั่งสะท้านโลก
- Cơn Bão Kinh Hoàng
- Pražūtinga audra
- Oluja svih oluja
- Dokonalá búrka
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The Perfect Storm FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Storm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perfect Storm?
The Perfect Storm runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Perfect Storm released?
The Perfect Storm was released on June 30, 2000.
Who directed The Perfect Storm?
The Perfect Storm was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
More films by Wolfgang Petersen Who is in the cast of The Perfect Storm?
The Perfect Storm stars George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg.
How much did The Perfect Storm make at the box office?
The Perfect Storm grossed $328.7 million worldwide ($182.6 million domestic, $146.1 million international) on a budget of $140 million.
How is The Perfect Storm rated?
The Perfect Storm has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did The Perfect Storm win?
The Perfect Storm won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Special Visual Effects at the BAFTA 2001.
Does The Perfect Storm have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfect Storm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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