Dead Calm_
"High seas. Deep terror. Try to stay calm."
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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2 countries
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1 country
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FREE
1 country
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1 country
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1 country
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dead Calm earned $7.8M against a $10.4M budget.
Phillip Noyce →
Year context
Dead Calm was released 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (11)
Nicole Kidman
Rae Ingram
Sam Neill
John Ingram
Billy Zane
Hughie Warriner
George Shevtsov
Doctor
Rod Mullinar
Russell Bellows
JT
Joshua Tilden
Danny
Michael Long
Specialist Doctor
Lisa Collins
'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
PH
Paula Hudson-Brinkley
'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
SC
Sharon Cook
'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
MR
Malinda Rutter
'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$10.4M
Budget
$7.8M
Revenue
-25%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
B
AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score
1989
WON
B
AACTA Award for Best Sound
1989
WON
B
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography
1989
WON
B
AACTA Award for Best Editing
1989
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (805 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$10,400,000
Box Office
$7,825,000
Profit
$-2,575,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dead Calm about?
An Australian couple takes a sailing trip in the Pacific to get over the recent loss of their son. While on the open sea, they come across a sinking ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
How long is Dead Calm?
Dead Calm has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who directed Dead Calm?
Dead Calm was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Dead Calm?
The cast of Dead Calm includes Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, George Shevtsov, Rod Mullinar.
How much did Dead Calm make at the box office?
Dead Calm earned $7,825,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,400,000.
What is the rating of Dead Calm?
Dead Calm has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 805 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Horror
KEYWORDS (16)
australia
sense of guilt
toxication
loss of loved one
shipwreck
sailing trip
car crash
home invasion
killing a dog
sinking boat
sail boat
survival at sea
at sea
couple terrorized
man gets between a couple
stranded at sea
