72 Meters
2004, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
The film begins in the 1980s Soviet Union. Two best friends, Orlov and Muravyev, are serving at the Black Sea Navy Base in Sevastopol, Crimea. Both fall in love with one beautiful girl Nelly, and their friendship suffers a first blow. Because she picks Muravyev, his friend Orlov struggles with an inferiority complex and becomes a secretive alcoholic. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, both friends are transferred to the Northern Fleet on the Polar Ocean. One day their sub is performing a routine training. A disturbed WWII mine slowly moves on a collision course with the sub. A mighty blast knocks down everyone inside the wrecked sub, 72 meters below the sea level. Then ensues a nerve-racking struggle for survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Vladimir KhotinenkoDirector
- Sergey MakovetskiyChernenko
- Marat BasharovPetr Orlov
- Andrey KraskoGennady Yanichar
- Dmitri UlyanovCaptain-Leutenant Ivan Murav'yov
- Chulpan KhamatovaNelli
- Stanislav Nikolskiseaman Molodoy
- Sergey GarmashNikolay Kraus
- Vladislav GalkinMikhailov
- Igor LivanovKonovalenko
- Amadu MamadakovSailor Mukambetov
- Artyom MikhalkovWarrant Officer Nechayev
- Yury PimkinCast
Details
- Released
- 12 February 2004
- Original title
- 72 метра
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Valeri Zalotukha, Vladimir Khotinenko
- Budget
- $1.6M
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72 Meters: quick answers
Is 72 Meters worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 72 Meters?
72 Meters runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does 72 Meters have a post-credits scene?
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72 Meters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is 72 Meters on?
72 Meters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 February 2004. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like 72 Meters?
If you liked 72 Meters, try Hunting Season, SAS: Red Notice, Black Site.
Who directed 72 Meters?
72 Meters (2004) was directed by Vladimir Khotinenko and stars Sergey Makovetskiy, Marat Basharov, Andrey Krasko.