PG-13

Lords of the Deep

The ultimate underwater adventure!

1989 • 77 min • Science Fiction · Thriller · Adventure

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Synopsis

Man has finally conquered the ocean. America's first self-contained undersea laboratory is the pride of the nation, and expectations are high for an elaborate undersea mining operation. What wasn't expected was the inhabitants of an undiscovered world.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

44 reviews

33 Audience · 44 · 100%

At America's first undersea laboratory, a team is conducting a deep-sea mining operation. They encounter mysterious alien life forms that challenge their understanding of the ocean and humanity's place in it.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Some tension and jump scares with alien encounters
Moments of peril and destruction within the undersea lab
Limited profanity and some suggestive remarks

What it models well

Scientific exploration and discovery
Teamwork and collaboration
Respect for unknown life forms

Talk about it after

How we react to the unknown or unexpected
The importance of protecting marine environments
The potential consequences of deep-sea exploration

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Lords of the Deep. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.