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The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

Drama · Adventure · Action · 2000

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

Movie details

The Perfect Storm

“Feel its fury.”

2000 Drama · Adventure · Action 2h 10m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Wolfgang Petersen

Written by

William D. Wittliff

George Clooney

George Clooney

Capt. Billy Tyne

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Bobby Shatford

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Christina "Chris" Cotter

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Dale "Murp" Murphy

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

David "Sully" Sullivan

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Linda Greenlaw

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Mike "Bugsy" Moran

Court is in session

Put The Perfect Storm on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.