Dead Calm
1989, English. Directed by Phillip Noyce.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 876 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead Calm
Dead Calm is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Nicole KidmanRae Ingram
- Sam NeillJohn Ingram
- Billy ZaneHughie Warriner
- George ShevtsovDoctor
- Rod MullinarRussell Bellows
- Joshua TildenDanny
- Michael LongSpecialist Doctor
- Lisa Collins'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
- Paula Hudson-Brinkley'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
- Sharon Cook'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
- Malinda Rutter'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1989
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Terry Hayes
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $7.8M
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What Dead Calm is based on
Dead Calm is based on Dead Calm (1963) by Charles Williams, published by Viking Press.
1963
Dead Calm
By Charles Williams
Published by Viking Press
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Dead Calm: quick answers
Is Dead Calm worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 876 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Calm?
Dead Calm runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Dead Calm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Calm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Calm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Calm is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Calm on?
Dead Calm is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Calm?
If you liked Dead Calm, try Sea Fever, The Shallows, Gerald's Game.
Who directed Dead Calm?
Dead Calm (1989) was directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane.
What is Dead Calm based on?
Dead Calm is based on Dead Calm (1963) by Charles Williams, published by Viking Press.