The Last Dive
An ex-Hell’s Angel returns to the open sea for one last chance to find the giant manta ray that changed his life.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- contemplative
- hopeful
- quiet evening
- nature documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Terry Kennedy’s extraordinary bond with the giant manta ray Willy drives the film’s emotional premise.
Kennedy undertakes one final dive expedition in hopes of reconnecting with Willy.
The central action occurs through a close personal encounter with a giant manta ray during a remote ocean expedition.
Kennedy’s identity as a former Hell’s Angel contrasts with his enduring connection to a wild marine animal.
Films like The Last Dive, and why
My Octopus Teacher
intimate nature documentary centered on a profound cross-species relationship and underwater observation
The Cove
ocean documentary combining marine life, personal conviction, and environmental concern
Encounters at the End of the World
reflective expedition documentary shaped by remote environments and encounters with nonhuman life
Grizzly Man
personal nature documentary exploring an intense, complicated bond between a human and a wild animal
Movie Details
- Director
- Cody Sheehy
- Release Date
- 2025-06-08
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Terry Kennedy
- Joyce Clinton
- Robert Rubin
- Mike McGettigan
- Dawn Wilson
- Dan Fitzgerald
Common questions
- What is The Last Dive about?
- An ex-Hell’s Angel returns to the open sea for one last chance to find the giant manta ray that changed his life.
- What is The Last Dive like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last Dive as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last Dive violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Last Dive.
- Which films are like The Last Dive?
- Films with a similar feel include My Octopus Teacher, The Cove, Encounters at the End of the World, and Grizzly Man.
- How long is The Last Dive?
- The Last Dive runs 88 minutes.
