What is The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Adventure, Thriller, Action, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Release date
- Nov 20, 2005
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
- Updated
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The Poseidon Adventure is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Adventure, Thriller, Action, TV Movie.
Should you watch it?
“A capsized cruise ship forces strangers to navigate an upside‑down nightmare.”
- Adaptation of Paul Gallico’s classic disaster novel
- Directed by John Putch with suspenseful storytelling
- Intense confined-action sequences
- Runtime of nearly three hours may feel lengthy
Watch it if you enjoy high‑tension disaster stories set in confined spaces.
The film contains intense peril and suspense, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
A terrorist act capsizes a cruise ship on New Year’s Eve, and a rag‑tag group must navigate the upside‑down vessel to escape.
Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is based on Paul Gallico’s 1969 novel The Poseidon Adventure.
Who directed the 2005 version?
The film was directed by John Putch.
When was the movie released?
It premiered in the United States on November 20, 2005.
What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as an adventure, thriller, action, and disaster TV movie.