The Rift
1990, English. Directed by Juan Piquer Simón.
'You Can't Hold your Breath & Scream at the Same Time'
An experimental submarine with a very experienced crew, the "Siren II" is sent to find out what happened to the "Siren I" after it mysteriously disappeared in a submarine rift. Things go awry when they begin to find things that shouldn't be there...
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Rift
The Rift is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Juan Piquer SimónDirector
- Jack ScaliaWick Hayes
- R. Lee ErmeyCaptain Phillips
- Ray WiseRobbins
- Deborah AdairLt. Nina Crowley
- John Toles-BeyJoe Kane / Skeets
- Ely PougetAna Rivera
- Emilio LinderPhilippe
- Tony IsbertFleming
- Frank BrañaMuller
- Edmund PurdomCEO Steensland
- Salvador SáinzSailor OTAN (uncredited)
- Pocholo Martínez-BordiúSven
Details
- Released
- 9 March 1990
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Klein, Juan Piquer Simón, David Coleman
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The Rift: quick answers
Is The Rift worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rift?
The Rift runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Rift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rift is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rift on?
The Rift is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rift?
If you liked The Rift, try Pandorum, Death Machine, Abduction.
Who directed The Rift?
The Rift (1990) was directed by Juan Piquer Simón and stars Jack Scalia, R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise.