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Movies with underwater vibe

The Dive

1. The Dive

Thriller Adventure Survival Thriller Survival Adventure
5.5
20231h 31min

Overview

Two sisters go diving at a beautiful, remote location. One of the sisters is struck by a rock, leaving her trapped 28 meters below. With dangerously low levels of oxygen and cold temperatures, it is up to her sister to fight for her life.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Sibling loyalty, Physical vulnerability, Air scarcity, Coordinated response under crisis, Isolation in peril

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

2. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20231h 31min

Overview

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Generational legacy, Duty to protect the ocean

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Aquaman

3. Aquaman

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Maritime Adventure
6.8
20182h 23min

Overview

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

Themes

Leadership legitimacy, Diplomatic deception, Duty vs heritage, Alliances and betrayal, Two kingdoms conflict, Environmental crisis tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Town Called Panic

4. A Town Called Panic

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7.4
20091h 14min

Overview

Cowboy and Indian's only wish was to come up with a brilliant idea for Mr Horse's birthday, but when their plan ends up in utter disaster, they'll need to travel the world and back to make things right again.

Themes

Technology versus nature, Family cooperation under pressure, Trust among unlikely allies, Creative improvisation under chaos, Belonging and integration, Miscommunication leading to surprise

Available on

Kanopy
OVID
Plex
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

5. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

Family Animation Family Animation Parent-Child Family
6.2
20081h 17min

Overview

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Music ban and revival, Rebellion through art, Memory as motivation, Authoritarian discipline, Power and control within family

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Ghosts of the Abyss

6. Ghosts of the Abyss

Documentary Biographical Documentary
6.8
20031h 31min

Overview

With a team of the world's foremost historic and marine experts as well as friend Bill Paxton, James Cameron embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the wreck of the Titanic where nearly 1,500 souls lost their lives almost a century ago.

Themes

Memory of ship wreck, Observational documentary frame, Oceanic expedition anxieties, Ship wreck memory politics, Underwater heritage ethics, Cross disciplinary collaboration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Help! I'm a Fish

7. Help! I'm a Fish

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Drama
6.0
20001h 20min

Overview

Three children are accidentally transformed into fish after consuming a potion made by an eccentric scientist. The kids end up in the sea, with one problem: they must find and drink the antidote within 48 hours, or forever remain as fish.

Themes

Transformation under pressure, Family resilience under crisis, Science ethics and responsibility, Emergent intelligence in nature, Human-nature boundary, Collaboration under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
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