Leviathan
Directed by George P. Cosmatos5.823%28%6.0
Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment.
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- Peter BickfordJanuary 29, 2026Peter Weller (Robocop) leads a better than average cast in a story that's handicapped by the screenplay's need for the crew to act incredibly stupidly in order for the second half of the movie to happen. Scary in the 80s, it doesn't weather nearly as well as either Alien (which it clearly stole much of its inspiration from) or the other underwater thrillers of the late 80s.
- jackmeatJanuary 28, 2025My quick rating - 5,8/10. This movie had the unfortunate timing of coming out the same year as a behemoth of a movie dealing with a very similar subject, The Abyss. Putting the comparison aside, this movie still holds up quite well, maybe not as much as The Abyss but still worth watching. The acting is well done and even decades later the creatures look good. This is accentuated by the excellent camera work throughout the confined space of an underwater mining ship. Tons of reviews out there on this one, so I'll end it there.
- ZokkiieJune 24, 2025This is a slick, atmospheric underwater thriller that wears its influences proudly. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but its mix of Alien and The Thing vibes makes for a tense, creature-filled ride. Solid practical effects, a strong cast, and a moody deep-sea setting help it rise above typical B-movie fare. Not a classic, but definitely a fun watch for sci-fi horror fans.
Leviathan Trivia
Leviathan was released on March 17, 1989.
Leviathan was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
Leviathan has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Leviathan was produced by Aurelio De Laurentiis, Luigi De Laurentiis.
Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment.
The key characters in Leviathan are Steven Beck (Peter Weller), Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson (Richard Crenna), Elizabeth 'Willie' Williams (Amanda Pays).
Leviathan is rated R.
Leviathan is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Action film.
Leviathan has an audience rating of 2.8 out of 10.
Leviathan had a budget of $25M.
Leviathan has made $15.7M at the box office.