Best Movies Guide: Why The Abyss Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to The Abyss, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Abyss (1989) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. When you get there, you will understand.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Ed Harris as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lindsey Brigman; Michael Biehn as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey; Leo Burmester as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries; Todd Graff as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes; John Bedford Lloyd as Jammer Willis; Kimberly Scott as Lisa 'One Night' Standing; Chris Elliott as Bendix
About The Abyss
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.
More like The Abyss
- Below
- Leviathan
- Event Horizon
- Sphere
- The X-Files
- Osiris
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
- Act of Valor
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Abyss?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Abyss?
Ed Harris as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lindsey Brigman; Michael Biehn as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey; Leo Burmester as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries; Todd Graff as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes; John Bedford Lloyd as Jammer Willis; Kimberly Scott as Lisa 'One Night' Standing; Chris Elliott as Bendix
Is this The Abyss guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



