Movies Like Leviathan (1989)

Leviathan is a 1989 adventure, horror, science fiction, thriller film from George P. Cosmatos with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Abyss and DeepStar Six.

Adventure Horror Science Fiction Thriller

The Abyss

1989

A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

7.3

MagicScore

DeepStar Six

1989

The crew of an experimental underwater nuclear base are forced to struggle for their lives when their explorations disturb a creature who threatens to destroy their base.

5.5

MagicScore

Raging Sharks

2005

An oceanic observation station is in desperate trouble after a sudden shark attack wrecked the oxygen supply. The accompanying ship, a coast guard cruiser, and other ships in and around the Bermuda triangle are attacked as well. The US Navy sends a submarine to investigate, but soon they too are under attack.

4.6

MagicScore

Barracuda

1978

Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.

4.1

MagicScore

Sweetheart

2019

Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

6.4

MagicScore

Into the Blue

2005

When they take some friends on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing Jared and Sam expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their good fortune is short-lived, as a ruthless gang of criminals gets word of what they have uncovered.

5.9

MagicScore

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

1954

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

7.0

MagicScore

Thunderball

1965

A criminal organization has obtained two nuclear bombs and are asking for a 100 million pound ransom in the form of diamonds in seven days or they will use the weapons. The secret service sends James Bond to the Bahamas to once again save the world.

6.7

MagicScore

The Deep

1977

A pair of young vacationers are involved in a dangerous conflict with treasure hunters when they discover a way into a deadly wreck in Bermuda waters.

6.0

MagicScore

#10

The Poseidon Adventure

1972

When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

In the Heart of the Sea

2015

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues

1955

A marine biologist and a government agent investigate mysterious deaths and rumors of a sea monster in a secluded ocean cove, and find themselves involved with a marine biology professor conducting secretive experiments, international spies trying to steal his secrets, a radioactive light on the sea bottom, and the malevolent thing which guards it.

4.1

MagicScore

#13

Revenge of the Creature

1955

In a tributary of the Amazon, a monster – half-man, half-fish – is captured and placed in a reservoir in a Florida national park to be observed by scientists.

5.6

MagicScore

#14

Creature from the Haunted Sea

1961

A crook decides to bump off members of his inept crew and blame their deaths on a legendary sea creature. What he doesn't know is that the creature is real.

3.6

MagicScore

#15

Pioneer

2013

Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.

5.9

MagicScore

#16

Sphere

1998

A spacecraft is discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the Habitat, a state-of-the-art underwater living environment, to investigate.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

Never Say Never Again

1983

James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.

6.1

MagicScore

#18

Open Water

2004

Two divers are left out at sea without a boat. There’s nothing but water for miles, unless they look at what’s underneath them...

5.5

MagicScore

#19

The Monster That Challenged the World

1957

Giants Mollusks are released from the earth by an earthquake and start killing people.

5.5

MagicScore

#20

Underwater

2020

After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Leviathan?

The top films similar to Leviathan by MovieMagicScore are The Abyss (7.3), DeepStar Six (5.5), Raging Sharks (4.6). Each shares adventure/horror/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Leviathan worth watching?

Leviathan holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 525 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Leviathan?

Leviathan (1989) is a adventure, horror, science fiction, thriller film directed by George P. Cosmatos, starring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays.

Where can I find more recommendations like Leviathan?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Leviathan

This ranked list pairs Leviathan (1989), a adventure and horror and science fiction and thriller film from George P. Cosmatos, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Peter Weller take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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