---
title: "Black Sea"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-sea-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 246080
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Black Sea (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-sea-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Sea is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Focus Features, Cowboy Films, Film4 Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A rogue captain leads a desperate crew on a treasure hunt deep beneath the Black Sea."

### Why Watch
- Strong cast led by Jude Law
- Atmospheric submarine setting
- Directed by Kevin Macdonald

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story stays largely confined to the submarine, limiting visual variety
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense, claustrophobic suspense and violent conflict, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: claustrophobic, tense, thriller, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/black-sea-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Macdonald
- **Networks / Studios**: Focus Features, Cowboy Films, Film4 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jude Law** as *Captain Robinson*
- **Karl Davies** as *Liam*
- **Jodie Whittaker** as *Chrissy*
- **Daniel Ryan** as *Kurston*
- **Scoot McNairy** as *Daniels*
- **Tobias Menzies** as *Lewis*
- **Michael Smiley** as *Reynolds*
- **David Threlfall** as *Peters*
- **Ben Mendelsohn** as *Fraser*
- **Konstantin Khabenskiy** as *Blackie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Black Sea?
Black Sea is an adventure drama thriller about a submarine disaster.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald.

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The main cast includes Jude Law, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, and David Threlfall.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2014.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 55 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Sea — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/246080)
- [Black Sea (2014 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sea_(2014_film))
- [Black Sea (2014): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/432898-black-sea/tvurci)
- [The Black Sea (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/401149-the-black-sea/prehled/)
- [Shipwrecked Nightmare at Sea Documentary: Costa Concordia True…](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/shipwrecked-nightmare-at-sea-release-date-news)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*