Movies About Scuba Diving

From Louie Psihoyos, starring Elon Musk, Joel Sartore, Louie Psihoyos, Charles Hambleton
Rated Not Rated

Racing Extinction is a 2015 documentary film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos. The film focuses on the rapid extinction rates of various species around the world, as well as the need to take urgent action to prevent further destruction of the planet’s animal and plant populations. The film follows a team of activists on their quest to raise awareness of the devastating effects of human activity on the environment. The team deploys undercover tactics such as hidden cameras and drones to expose the devastating consequences of illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, and carbon emissions. The film also features interviews with experts from around the world, offering evidence of the alarming rate of extinction and the possible solutions to address this crisis. Racing Extinction is a call to action for individuals, communities, and governments to take responsibility for the environment and the species that inhabit it.

From Julian Schnabel, starring Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny
Rated PG-13

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a biographical drama film directed by Julian Schnabel and based on the memoir of the same name by Jean-Dominique Bauby. The film follows Jean-Dominique, a French journalist and editor, who suffers a stroke that leaves him in a state of "locked-in-syndrome," a condition that allows only for movement of his left eyelid. Despite his physical paralysis, Jean-Dominique is able to communicate with the outside world and express his thoughts and dreams through the blinking of his eye. As Jean-Dominique's condition progresses, he begins to find beauty and joy in his restricted world and learns to accept his fate. The film follows Jean-Dominique's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as he finds ways to express himself and connect with those closest to him.

From Directors: Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud, starring Pierce Brosnan, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Jacques Perrin, Aldo Baglio
Rated G

Oceans is a 2009 documentary film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud. It presents an exploration of the world's interconnected marine ecosystems and the impact of human activity on them. It features stunning underwater footage of the beauty and behavior of marine species, including whales, dolphins, sharks, and coral reefs. The film takes viewers on a journey from the depths of the oceans to the surface, showing the complexity and fragility of life in the oceans. It reveals the struggles of the creatures of the sea to survive in a rapidly changing world that is threatened by overfishing, pollution, and other dangers. Oceans also highlights the efforts of individuals and organizations working to protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

From Luc Besson, starring Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar
Rated PG

The Big Blue is a 1988 French romantic adventure drama film directed by Luc Besson and starring Jean-Marc Barr, Rosanna Arquette, Jean Reno, and Jean-Hugues Anglade. The film tells the story of two lifelong friends, Jacques (Jean-Marc Barr) and Enzo (Jean Reno), and their intense rivalry over their passion for the sport and exploration of free diving. The film follows their journey to the Mediterranean Sea where they explore the depths of the ocean and their competitive and romantic relationship. Along the way they must overcome both personal and environmental dangers. The film is a visually stunning exploration of the beauty of the ocean and the friendship between two men.

From James Cameron, starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester
Rated PG-13

The Abyss is a 1989 science fiction film directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. The film follows a team of deep-sea divers and a civilian who are sent to investigate a mysterious underwater craft that has mysteriously appeared. As they explore the craft, they uncover a secret alien civilization that is threatened by a nuclear submarine. The team must then work together to save the alien civilization from destruction. Along the way, they discover the true power of the abyss and must face both the dangers within and the power of nature itself. The Abyss is an underwater adventure that explores the depths of the human condition and the power of friendship.

From Directors: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane, starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson
Rated PG

From Wes Anderson, starring Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston, Cate Blanchett
Rated R

From Liz Garbus, starring Vincent Cassel, Carol Burnett, Louis Malle, Deborah Norville
Rated PG-13

From Terence Young, starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi
Rated PG

From James Wan, starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Bruno, Ray Quint, Andrew Wight, starring James Cameron, Suzy Amis, Frank Lotito, Lachlan Woods
Rated PG

From John Glen, starring Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson
Rated PG

From Guy Hamilton, starring Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour, Clifton James
Rated PG

From Directors: James Cameron, Steven Quale, starring James Cameron, Anatoly M. Sagalevitch, Genya Chernaiev, Victor Nischeta
Rated G

From Peter Yates, starring Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, Dick Anthony Williams, Robert Shaw
Rated PG

From Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote
Rated PG-13

From Alister Grierson, starring Rhys Wakefield, Allison Cratchley, Christopher James Baker, Richard Roxburgh
Rated R

From Joe Dante, starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies-Urich, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn
Rated R

From John Stockwell, starring Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott
Rated PG-13

From George P. Cosmatos, starring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern
Rated R

From Steve Miner, starring Bridget Fonda, Bill Pullman, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson
Rated R

From Jerry Jameson, starring Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Joseph Cotten, Olivia de Havilland
Rated PG

From Andy Tennant, starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena
Rated PG-13

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis
Rated PG-13

From Alexandre Aja, starring Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames
Rated R