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The Perfect Storm
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Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. With George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Perfect Storm.
MoviHero lists June 29, 2000 as the release date for The Perfect Storm. Wolfgang Petersen is the listed director. The listed cast includes George Clooney as Capt. Billy Tyne, Mark Wahlberg as Bobby Shatford, Diane Lane as Christina "Chris" Cotter, John C. Reilly as Dale "Murp" Murphy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 29, 2000
GenresAdventure · Drama · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorWolfgang Petersen
CastGeorge Clooney as Capt. Billy Tyne, Mark Wahlberg as Bobby Shatford, Diane Lane as Christina "Chris" Cotter, John C. Reilly as Dale "Murp" Murphy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Perfect Storm right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Perfect Storm runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 2,718 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Perfect Storm, I just love it so much.”
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“I recently watched this for the second time, many years after my initial viewing.”
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“Perhaps if Wolfgang Petersen had just done without all the dysfunctional family stuff and just taken this crew on their ill-fated mission right from the…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Skip, what are we gonna do about those numbers? They suck.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCapt. Billy TyneCapt. Billy Tyne in The Perfect Storm (2000), played by George Clooney.Open character guide otherBobby ShatfordBobby Shatford in The Perfect Storm (2000), played by Mark Wahlberg.Open character guide otherChristina "Chris" CotterChristina "Chris" Cotter in The Perfect Storm (2000), played by Diane Lane.Open character guide
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