---
title: "Dark Tide"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-tide-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59963
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Dark Tide (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-tide-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dark Tide is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Thriller, Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Social Capital, Lipsync Productions, Alliance Cinema. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A traumatized shark expert confronts her fears to guide a businessman into dangerous waters."

### Why Watch
- features underwater shark diving sequences
- explores themes of trauma and fear

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains brief or incomplete synopsis details in available records
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 with thrilling adventure and dramatic themes.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-tide-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Stockwell
- **Networks / Studios**: Social Capital, Lipsync Productions, Alliance Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Halle Berry** as *Kate Mathieson*
- **Olivier Martinez** as *Jeff*
- **Sizwe Msutu** as *Themba*
- **Mark Elderkin** as *Tommy*
- **Thoko Ntshinga** as *Zukie*
- **Henrik Vos** as *German Man*
- **Judith Kronenberg-Sarembock** as *German Woman*
- **Wayne Harrison** as *English Dad*
- **Josef du Plessis** as *English Boy*
- **Ralph Brown** as *Brady*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Dark Tide released?
Dark Tide was released on 03/30/2012.

### Q: What genres is the film classified as?
It is classified as a thriller, adventure, and drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.

### Q: What is the main plot of the film?
A traumatized shark expert must battle her own fears to lead a thrill-seeking businessman on a dive into Shark Alley.

### Q: What is the age rating for Dark Tide?
The film carries a PG-13 rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Tide — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59963)

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