Movies About Ocean

From Louie Psihoyos, starring Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones, Michael Illiff
Rated PG-13

The Cove is a 2009 documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos that tells the story of a team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers who set out to uncover a dark secret in the fishing village of Taiji, Japan. The team discovers that the local fishermen were part of a shocking annual slaughter of dolphins, harvesting their meat and selling them to aquariums around the world. The film follows the team as they set out to document this brutal practice, and bring the truth to the world about what is going on in the cove. Along the way, they must battle with local officials to protect the dolphins and expose the truth. At its core, the film reveals the power of a small group of citizens to make a difference and fight the powers that be.

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch
Rated R

The Boat is a 1981 German drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Klaus Wennemann. Set during World War II, the film follows the crew of a German U-boat as they patrol the Atlantic in search of Allied convoys to attack. While at sea, the crew deals with the stress of being away from home and the hazards of their mission, as well as the tedium of long hours spent in cramped quarters. The film follows the crew throughout the course of their patrol and details the physical and psychological effects of war on the men. In the end, the crew must face their own mortality as they battle both the elements and the enemy.

From Fisher Stevens, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ban Ki-moon, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mike Brune
Rated PG

Before the Flood is a 2016 documentary film directed by Fisher Stevens and produced by Academy Award winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows DiCaprio as he travels around the world to understand the impacts of climate change and to highlight solutions that can help prevent its devastating effects. Throughout the film, DiCaprio speaks with experts and leaders, visits communities on the front lines of climate change, and travels to the most remote corners of the planet to uncover the truth of the climate crisis. The film emphasizes the urgent need for global action and the empowerment of individuals and communities to take an active role in fighting climate change.

From Gabriela Cowperthwaite, starring Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg, Dean Gomersall
Rated PG-13

Blackfish is an award-winning 2013 documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It tells the story of Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive killer whales. The film questions the safety of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity and the consequences of their treatment by humans. It shows how Tilikum became a performing whale, the consequences of captivity and the dangers they face in captivity. The film also features interviews with former SeaWorld trainers and focuses on the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. Ultimately, the film argues that keeping orca whales in captivity is an inhumane and unsafe practice and that SeaWorld is responsible for the deaths of several humans. Blackfish examines the consequences of captivity for both the creatures and the people associated with them.

From Directors: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed, starring Craig Foster, Tom Foster
Rated TV-G

My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 documentary film about a South African filmmaker who builds a relationship with an octopus living in a reef off the coast of South Africa. Over the course of a year, the filmmaker, Craig Foster, dives every day to observe and interact with the octopus, learning about the animal and its behavior. The film chronicles Foster’s journey as he learns more about this mysterious creature and the extraordinary underwater world that it inhabits. Along the way, he discovers a deeper appreciation for the beauty of life and the interconnectedness of all living things. Through his story, the film demonstrates the power of relationships, connection to nature, and the impact humans have on the environment.

From Rob Stewart, starring Rob Stewart, Paul Watson, Erich Ritter, Boris Worm
Rated PG

Sharkwater is a 2006 award-winning Canadian documentary film written, co-produced, and directed by Rob Stewart, the Canadian filmmaker. The film follows Stewart's 3-year journey to document the destruction of sharks by the illegal shark fin industry, and to uncover the truth behind the rapidly vanishing sharks. The film reveals the destruction of ocean ecosystems, corruption by large fishing industries, and other threats to sharks posed by the fishing industry. It also tells the story of Stewart's dangerous and life-threatening journey, and his fight against the illegal fishing industry. The film also highlights the importance of conservation and protection of the oceans and its creatures. Sharkwater is considered a powerful and important documentary, exposing the destruction of the oceans and the need for conservation and protection of marine life.

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 and narrated by Pierce Brosnan. The film takes viewers on an incredible journey beneath the surface of the world's oceans, exploring their depths and their beauty. Through breathtaking underwater footage, it shows the beauty and diversity of sea life and the fragility of the environment. The film follows a variety of ocean creatures, including whales, sharks, dolphins, penguins, and other marine life, as they travel the globe, searching for food and shelter. It also examines the dramatic changes that have happened since the dawn of industrialization and how they have affected the ocean's wildlife. Oceans is an eye-opening and inspiring look at the beauty and brilliance of the world's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them.

From Rob Stewart, starring Rob Stewart, Rebecca Aldworth, Will Allen, Will Allen
Rated Not Rated

Sharkwater Extinction is a 2018 Canadian documentary by director Rob Stewart. It is a follow-up to his 2006 film, Sharkwater. The film follows Stewart as he dives in some of the world's most remote and dangerous locations, including Cuba, Panama, Costa Rica, and California. Throughout his journey, Stewart encounters an array of wildlife and makes shocking discoveries of a massive illegal shark fin industry. He also meets a number of passionate individuals trying to protect sharks, including activist Paul Watson and Senator Allen Chastanet. Through their stories, Stewart paints a picture of a world in which the shark population is facing extinction due to the greed of the shark fin industry. The film calls for a global ban on shark finning, as well as for stricter regulations on the fishing industry as a whole. It is a touching and inspiring story of one man’s fight for a cause he believes in deeply.

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

The Big Blue is a 1988 romantic adventure film directed by Luc Besson and starring Jean-Marc Barr and Jean Reno. The film follows two free diver friends, Jacques (Barr) and Enzo (Reno), who are in love with the same woman, Lucile (Rosanna Arquette). As Jacques and Enzo compete in a deep-sea diving competition to win Lucile's love, they are forced to confront the power of the sea and the limits of their own bodies. The film also explores their friendship and love of the sea, as Jacques is determined to reach ever-deeper depths, pushing his body and spirit to the edge of human endurance. The film culminates in an epic free-dive that tests the limits of their friendship and their commitment to the sea.

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

The Abyss tells the story of a deep-sea oil drilling crew who takes on a classified mission and discovers an incredible underwater world. After a nuclear submarine is destroyed, the crew is sent to investigate and they soon find themselves in an unknown world filled with danger and beauty. They soon realize that they are not alone and must confront an alien species living in the depths of the abyss. With the help of a salvaged mini-sub, they must find a way to survive and make it back to the surface. Along the way, they discover secrets of the abyss and find a way to resolve the escalating conflict. In the end, they are left with the knowledge that they must understand and protect the environment to ensure its future.

From Rupert Murray, starring Ben Bradshaw, Roberto Mielgo Bragazzi, Charles Clover, John Crosbie
Rated Unrated

The End of the Line is a 2009 documentary about the devastating effects of overfishing on the world's oceans. Directed by Rupert Murray and narrated by Ted Danson, the film follows the investigative journalist Charles Clover as he travels the world to uncover the truth about commercial fishing. He reveals that industrial fishing fleets are causing massive overfishing and depletion of fish stocks and destroying the marine ecosystem. The film examines the political, economic, and legal reasons behind overfishing, and presents solutions to one of the world's most pressing environmental crises. The End of the Line calls for a worldwide change in the way we look at our oceans, and the way we fish. It highlights the need to protect and respect the world's marine resources, and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own actions and choices.

From George Tillman Jr., starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Robert De Niro, Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis
Rated R

From Nick Stringer, starring Miranda Richardson, Jessica Coch, Hannelore Elsner, Cristina Plazas
Rated G

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

From Mark Hall, starring
Rated Not Rated