After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 6 nominations
John Simmit
- Dog Owner
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBefore filming began, Nicole Kidman took lessons from the owner of the Storm Vogel on how to operate the ship. During the storm sequences near the end of the film, she is actually piloting the yacht.
- GoofsAt the end of the film, the suds from the shampoo in Rae's hair disappear.
- Quotes
[assuming it's her husband that is washing her hair]
Rae Ingram: You know what I'd love for lunch? Fresh asparagus, then, um, pasta - angel hair pasta with heaps of basil, garlic, olive oil and, um, apple pie. Yeah. Uh, John, have you got a towel?
- Crazy creditsThe producers wish to thank the owners of 'Storm Vogel' for the use of their yacht as the 'Saracen' and Keith Williams, the staff and management of Hamilton Island.
- Alternate versionsOriginal prints of the film omitted the current ending (see Trivia).
- SoundtracksWho Stole the Isopropyl Alcohol
Written & Performed by Tim O'Connor
Copyright © 1988 Kennedy Miller Productions Pty. Ltd.
Featured review
Excellent Film
Dead Calm is one of those rare thrillers with good acting, suspense and great setting. The ocean setting really makes this film, as well as the 2 boats. Kidman is a realistic and resourceful character and because the film had only 3 main characters throughout the whole movie, you go through the same emotions the actors do in the film. The ending seemed tacked on, but because the whole film is so good, the ending doesn't hurt nor help the film. Well paced, acted and overall great movie. 9/10
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- nmp381
- Jul 27, 2000
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- Also known as
- Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear
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Box office
- Budget
- $10,400,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,825,009
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,463,551
- Apr 9, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $7,825,135
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