Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- claustrophobic
- tense
- visceral
- late night horror viewing
- shark movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a competently made but conventional underwater shark thriller that delivers some effective scares without fully exploiting its premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lisa and Kate have limited air supplies after becoming trapped 47 meters below the surface.
The sisters are confined to a submerged cage and the dark ocean floor, with ascent itself presenting lethal danger.
The central struggle follows sisters Lisa and Kate relying on one another during the shark attack and escape attempt.
The sharks repeatedly menace the trapped divers, turning the deep sea into a sustained atmosphere of fear.
Films like 47 Meters Down, and why
The Shallows
shared shark-attack horror, isolated survival predicament, and escalating aquatic suspense
Jaws
shared creature-feature terror, confined environment, and survival thriller structure
Underwater
shared underwater setting, claustrophobic danger, and oxygen-depletion suspense
Open Water
shared trapped-survivor premise, environmental peril, and relentless time pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Johannes Roberts
- Release Date
- 2017-05-25
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (2915)
Cast
- Mandy Moore
- Claire Holt
- Matthew Modine
- Chris Johnson
- Yani Gellman
- Santiago Segura
- Mayra Juárez
- Axel Mansilla
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 47 Meters Down about?
- Two sisters trapped 47 meters beneath the surface face circling sharks, failing equipment, and a vanishing supply of oxygen.
- What is 47 Meters Down like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 47 Meters Down as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is 47 Meters Down violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in 47 Meters Down as moderate.
- What did critics think of 47 Meters Down?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a competently made but conventional underwater shark thriller that delivers some effective scares without fully exploiting its premise.
- Which films are like 47 Meters Down?
- Films with a similar feel include The Shallows, Jaws, Underwater, and Open Water.
- How long is 47 Meters Down?
- 47 Meters Down runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch 47 Meters Down?
- In United States, 47 Meters Down streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
