Movies About Diving

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

Racing Extinction is a powerful documentary that exposes the devastating effects of human activities on wildlife and the planet at large. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos, the film follows a team of journalists, scientists, photographers and activists as they uncover the hidden world of endangered species and the forces that drive them to extinction. The team investigates the industrial activities that are contributing to the rapid decline of biodiversity, as well as the illegal wildlife trade that is decimating species around the world. The film highlights the need for urgent action to save the planet's biodiversity, and to prevent a future mass extinction. With unprecedented access, Racing Extinction serves as a wake-up call to humanity that we can no longer ignore our impact on the planet.

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 directed by Julian Schnabel that tells the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French journalist who, after suffering a devastating stroke, is left paralyzed and unable to move or speak. He is only able to communicate via blinking his left eye, and eventually, he manages to write his memoirs with the help of a speech therapist, Claude. Along his journey, Bauby reflects on his life, loves, regrets, and newfound disability. His memoirs, now a critically acclaimed bestseller, serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

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

Oceans is a 2009 French documentary film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud. The film follows the lives of the various creatures inhabiting the Earth's oceans, from the coral reefs in the tropics to the icy waters of the poles. The film shows the beauty and fragility of these environments and highlights the importance of preserving them. Through stunning underwater photography, the film reveals the never-before-seen behavior of these creatures and their complex relationships with one another. The film also addresses the impact of humans on the oceans, particularly the overfishing of certain species and the increasing acidification of the water due to climate change. Oceans celebrates the beauty of the underwater world and encourages viewers to take action to protect it.

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

The Big Blue (1988) is a romantic drama directed and written by Luc Besson. It tells the story of two free-diving friends, Jacques Mayol (Jean-Marc Barr) and Enzo Molinari (Jean Reno), and their deep-seated rivalry. The film takes place in Greece and Italy, where Jacques and Enzo compete for world diving records. They are both driven to beat each other and reach new depths, but there is also a strong emotional bond between them. As their rivalry intensifies and they push their limits to the extreme, they must decide which is more important to them: their friendship or their ambition. The film also explores the relationship between Jacques and his mother, his estranged father, and the woman he loves. Ultimately, Jacques and Enzo must choose between their ambition and their friendship, creating a powerful and unforgettable story of friendship and rivalry.

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. The plot follows a team of deep-sea divers and oil-rig workers who are sent to investigate a nuclear submarine crash. After they reach the depths of the ocean, they discover the presence of an alien species. They are then forced to battle the creatures in order to save the world from a massive flood. The film stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn. The film is noted for its groundbreaking use of visual effects, such as its revolutionary underwater filming techniques. It was nominated for four Oscars and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The Abyss is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction films ever made and is still regarded as an important milestone in special effects and underwater photography.

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