Around the World Under the Sea

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Around the World Under the Sea

G

Released Jun 22, 1966

1h 57m

Adventure

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After seismic activity on Earth increases, a group of scientists travels across the world to plant monitors on the ocean floor at different points so they can detect coming earthquakes. The crew, led by Dr. Standish (Lloyd Bridges) and Dr. Mosby (Brian Kelly), frequently has to overcome disasters and sea predators. There is also personal tension on the ship, mostly due to the wandering attention of the beautiful but flirtatious Dr. Maggie Hanford (Shirley Eaton).

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

A deplorable lack of imagination is apparent in Around the World Under the Sea.

Sep 20, 2023

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Pauline Kael

McCall's

Around the World Under the Sea is competently made and intermittently entertaining; but it assumes we go to the movies for just a bigger screen, brighter-colored version of what is available on television series shows.

Sep 20, 2023

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Forgettable Irwin Allenish underwater adventure.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 1, 2005

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TV Guide Staff

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Great underwater photography somewhat buoys this silly aquatic adventure

May 9, 2005

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Dave S

Despite some crisp, colorful cinematography and a handful of semi-recognizable actors from the era (Lloyd Bridges, David McCallum, and Bond Girl Shirley Eaton), Around the World Under the Sea quickly sinks under the weight of its own dopiness. Five scientists, none of whom seem all that bright, embark on a mission to circumnavigate the globe in a submarine in an effort to install devices on the seabed that will warn of impending earthquakes. There is plenty of shaky science, much of which leads to more than a handful of ridiculously improbable scenarios to be dealt with by the intrepid crew, all of which is foreshadowed by the ridiculous and logic-defying rescue-at-sea in the opening scene. It's all incredibly stupid and surprisingly boring.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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erroll f

i started watching this dud because i enjoy scuba diving. Then there is Loyd Bridges, the sea hunt hero plus the beautiful Easton girl. But they can't save this snoozer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Audience Member

Jules Verne style adventure, although the screenwriters for this one are leagues away from the his ability to create an engaging fantasy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Sorry to be the odd man out, but I enjoyed it. The story was plausible as sci fis go, acting was generally good, dialogue largely believable, and while there were portions that were a little slow moving, the people and some of the situations they found themselves in had a real-life feel to them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

alot of location stuff + that Bond grrl = all star cast

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

if u like jules verne u'll like this one.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Andrew Marton

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Lloyd Bridges

Dr. Doug Standish

Shirley Eaton

Dr. Margaret E. "Maggie" Hanford

Brian Kelly

Dr. Craig Mosby

David McCallum

Dr. Philip Volker

Keenan Wynn

Hank Stahl

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Synopsis

After seismic activity on Earth increases, a group of scientists travels across the world to plant monitors on the ocean floor at different points so they can detect coming earthquakes. The crew, led by Dr. Standish (Lloyd Bridges) and Dr. Mosby (Brian Kelly), frequently has to overcome disasters and sea predators. There is also personal tension on the ship, mostly due to the wandering attention of the beautiful but flirtatious Dr. Maggie Hanford (Shirley Eaton).

Director: Andrew Marton
Producer: Andrew Marton
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: G
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 1966, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 57m

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