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Stephen Baldwin fights hypothermia AND a script that tried to sink itself.
TMDB
38
Rotten Tomatoes
62
Audience Score
62

Sub Down (1997)

made-for-TV chaosArctic panicBaldwin brothers cinematic universe

Overview

ActionDramaThriller

When a nuclear attack submarine crashes on the floor of the Artic ocean, it's up to a pair of research scientists to save the entire crew before time and oxygen run out.

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Content warning
submarineu.s. navy
civilian heroism under pressuremilitary-civilian clashsurvival against institutional failure

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Actual submersible sets that look expensive and wet.

Acting

Tom Conti's eyebrows deliver more drama than the script.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry while vaguely rooting for oxygen.·Friends: Group roast night — the 3.2 TMDB score is a promise.·Rewatch: Only if you're studying how NOT to make a submarine thriller.
Heads up:Emotional: Crew members die; none you'll remember their names.
A

Director

Alan Smithee

ReleasedNov 19, 1997
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Budget$17M
Trimark Pictures
USA Pictures

Top Cast

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Rick Postley

Gabrielle Anwar

Gabrielle Anwar

Laura Dyson

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

Harry Rheinhartdt

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Commander Kirsch

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Lt. Commander Melges

Joe Dain

Joe Dain

Sonar Chief Fleck

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

Petty Officer Holliday

Michael Caradonna

Michael Caradonna

Miller

Doug McKeon

Doug McKeon

Chief of the Boat

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director credit 'Alan Smithee' is Hollywood code for 'the real director disowned this mess' — in this case, Gregg Champion reportedly fought producers over final cut.

Cultural

Released straight to video in most markets, Sub Down exemplifies the late-90s collapse of the theatrical submarine thriller after Crimson Peak and The Hunt for Red October saturated demand.

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