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The Perfect Storm is a 2000 American disaster drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on the 1997 creative non-fiction book of the same name by Sebastian Junger.The film was adapted by William D. Wittliff, with an uncredited rewrite by Bo Goldman, and tells the story of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel that was lost at sea with all hands after being caught in the Perfect ...
- $328.7 million
- June 30, 2000
- $120 million- $140 million
- James Horner
Jun 30, 2000 · Based on a true story, the film depicts the fate of a fishing boat caught in a deadly storm in the North Atlantic in 1991. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more on IMDb.
- (175K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Wolfgang Petersen
- 2000-06-30
A true-life drama about a sword-fishing boat crew that gets caught in a killer storm in the North Atlantic in October 1991. The film shows the foreshadowing, the sea adventure, the rescue attempts, and the tragic outcome of the Andrea Gail disaster.
Jun 30, 2000 · A film of pure sensation about a fishing ship caught in a violent storm in 1991. The review praises the storm scenes and the Coast Guard rescue, but criticizes the sketchy characters and the lack of human insight.
Nov 18, 2021 · The Perfect Storm is completely wrapped into its ship, the vessel that binds the lives of 6 men to it. As Captain Billy Tyne, played by George Clooney, decides to go on a fishing expedition to make up for last time’s poor catch and for his own redemption. He is accompanied by a crew of 5, men of varying temperaments and experience, each with ...
A film based on a true story of a fishing boat caught in a deadly storm in 1991. Critics and audiences praise the special effects but criticize the lack of drama and characterization.
- (137)
- Mystery & Thriller
- PG-13
Oct 27, 2021 · Outside magazine interviewed the author of the bestselling book and movie The Perfect Storm, based on the 1991 disappearance of the Andrea Gail fishing boat. Junger shares how he researched the story, what changed in the industry, and why he is drawn to dangerous jobs.
