Topic: Scuba Diving

Direction Jacques-Yves Cousteau · Philippe Cousteau · Patrick Watson · Joe Thompson

Cast Jacques-Yves Cousteau · Rod Serling

Synopsis The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (TV Series) (1966) is a captivating television series that aired from 1966 to 1976, comprising 37 episodes. The show follows the renowned marine explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and his dedicated team aboard the iconic ship,...

Direction Laura McGann

Cast Alessia Zecchini

Synopsis The Deepest Breath (2023) follows Alessia Zecchini, an Italian champion, as she ventures into the profound depths of the ocean on a solitary breath, exploring what she calls the final tranquil sanctuary on Earth. Her mission is to establish a...

Direction Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Synopsis World Without Sun (1964) is a captivating underwater documentary that was shot using hand-held cameras operated by divers. The Cousteau family, renowned for their marine exploration, captured most of the footage in the deep seas from within a specially designed...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Colin Farrell · Viggo Mortensen · Joel Edgerton · Tom Bateman

Synopsis Thirteen Lives (2022) follows the harrowing true story of a daring rescue operation in Thailand. A team of international experts is swiftly assembled to save a youth soccer team and their coach, who find themselves stranded deep within a labyrinth...

Direction Shinji Takamatsu

Synopsis Grand Blue (TV Series) (2018) follows the journey of Iori Kitahara, a freshman at Izu University, who moves into his uncle's scuba diving shop, Grand Blue, in the picturesque seaside town of Izu. Eager to embrace his dream college life,...

Direction George Tillman Jr.

Cast Robert De Niro · Cuba Gooding Jr. · Charlize Theron · Michael Rapaport

Synopsis Men of Honor (2000) follows the intertwined journeys of two individuals driven by their own codes of honor. Carl Brashear aspires to make history as the first African American Navy Diver, navigating a landscape fraught with racial prejudice. Leslie Sunday,...

Direction Keith Malloy

Synopsis Fishpeople (2017) delves into the lives of an extraordinary group of individuals who have committed themselves to the ocean. This documentary explores the deep connections and profound experiences of those who have chosen to live and work in harmony with...

Direction Richard da Costa · Alex Parkinson

Synopsis Last Breath (2018) chronicles the harrowing tale of a deep-sea diver who finds himself marooned on the ocean floor with a mere five minutes of oxygen remaining and no prospect of rescue. Through extraordinary archival footage, the documentary delves into...

Direction Jacques-Yves Cousteau · Louis Malle

Synopsis The Silent World (1956) is a globally renowned color documentary film, penned by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and co-directed by Cousteau alongside the esteemed French filmmaker Louis Malle. Cousteau, a trailblazer in underwater cinematography, showcases his groundbreaking work in this film. The...

Direction James Reed · James Morgan

Synopsis Jago: A Life Underwater (2015) is a critically acclaimed documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Rohani, an 80-year-old free diver. The film captures Rohani's remarkable ability to descend to significant depths on a single breath, remaining underwater for...

Direction Luc Besson

Cast Jean-Marc Barr · Jean Reno · Rosanna Arquette · Jean Bouise

Synopsis The Big Blue (1988) follows the intense rivalry between Frenchman Jacques Mayol (Jean-Marc Barr) and Italian Enzo Maiorca (Jean Reno), who have been connected since their youth in the Mediterranean. Their bond was forged through a shared passion for diving,...

Direction Ed W. Marsh

Cast Jeff Bender · Charlie Arneson · John Bedford Lloyd · Michael Biehn

Synopsis Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss' (1993) delves into the intricate process of creating the iconic sci-fi film "The Abyss." This documentary features insightful commentary from the actors and crew members who were integral to the film's production. It also includes...

Direction James Cameron

Cast Ed Harris · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · Michael Biehn · J.C. Quinn

Synopsis The Abyss (1989) follows a group of civilian divers stationed at "Deepcore," an experimental underwater oil-drilling facility, as they are compelled by the U.S. Navy to participate in a critical search-and-rescue mission for a damaged nuclear submarine. Joining them is...

Direction Matthew Gyves · Penny Allen · Milla Harrison · Daniel Barry

Direction Leni Riefenstahl

Direction Juan Reina

Cast Patrik Grönqvist · Vesa Rantanen · Kai Kankanen · Sami Paakkarinen

Synopsis Diving into the Unknown (2016) chronicles the harrowing tale of a group of divers who, following a catastrophic incident deep within an underwater cavern, must confront their own mortality to retrieve the remains of their fallen comrades. The documentary delves...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Claudine Auger · Adolfo Celi · Luciana Paluzzi

Synopsis Thunderball (1965) opens with James Bond in a state of disrepute. His latest medical evaluation highlights the detrimental effects of his extravagant lifestyle on his well-being, prompting M to send him on a two-week retreat to a health spa. The...

Direction Leon Benson · Dick Moder · Franklin Adreon · Monroe P. Askins

Cast Lloyd Bridges · Ken Drake · Courtney Brown · Jan Harrison

Synopsis Sea Hunt (TV Series) (1958) follows the underwater escapades of Mike Nelson, a pioneering scuba diver navigating the depths during the early days of the sport. Operating solo, Nelson's journeys are primarily conveyed through his voiceover narrations, lending the series...

Direction Ian Derry

Cast Johanna Nordblad · Elina Manninen

Synopsis Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive (2022) chronicles the extraordinary journey of free diver Johanna Nordblad as she strives to shatter the world record for the farthest distance traveled underwater while holding her breath beneath the ice.

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Richard Widmark · Dana Andrews · Gary Merrill · Jeffrey Hunter

Synopsis The Frogmen (1951) is a gripping World War II drama that follows Richard Widmark as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, who takes over the leadership of a specialized group of underwater demolition divers. This crew, known for their fierce independence and...