---
title: "The Meg"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-meg-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 345940
imdb_id: "tt4779682"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 8256
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Meg (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-meg-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Meg is a 2018 science fiction action film directed by Jon Turteltaub. The screenplay was written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber and is loosely based on the 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. The film features a cast including Jason Statham and Ruby Rose. Principal photography for the project began in October 2016 and concluded in January 2017, with filming taking place in New Zealand and China. The story follows a deep sea submersible pilot who revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench. During this mission, he accidentally unleashes a seventy-foot ancestor of the Great White Shark that was previously believed to be extinct. The film was released in the United States on August 10, 2018. It is categorized as an action, science fiction, and horror film with a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes. The production, which received mixed reviews from critics, grossed 529 million dollars worldwide against a production budget estimated between 130 and 178 million dollars.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A deep sea pilot faces a prehistoric predator after a routine mission goes wrong."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes underwater sequences
- large-scale creature feature action

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot beats
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences of creature-related peril and underwater danger.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, intense, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon Turteltaub
- **Networks / Studios**: Apelles Entertainment, Gravity Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Statham** as *Jonas Taylor*
- **Li Bingbing** as *Suyin*
- **Rainn Wilson** as *Morris*
- **Cliff Curtis** as *James 'Mac' Mackreides*
- **Ruby Rose** as *Jaxx*
- **Jessica McNamee** as *Lori*
- **Masi Oka** as *Toshi*
- **Winston Chao** as *Zhang*
- **Shuya Sophia Cai** as *Meiying*
- **Page Kennedy** as *DJ*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the creature in the film?
The film features a seventy-foot ancestor of the Great White Shark.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The events occur in the Mariana Trench.

### Q: Is the creature extinct?
The creature was previously believed to be extinct before being unleashed.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a deep sea submersible pilot.

### Q: What kind of film is this?
It is an action-oriented creature feature.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Meg — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/345940)
- [The Meg - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Meg)
- [The Meg (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4779682/fullcredits/)
- [The Meg (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/345940-the-meg/cast)
- [The Meg Official Trailer #1 (2018) Jason Statham, Ruby Rose ... - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udm5jUA-2bs)
- [The Meg - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Meg)

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