Submergence

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Submergence

2018

1h 52m

Drama

Romance

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Clinging to life in a cell in Africa, James is brutally interrogated by jihadis. Worlds away, Danielle prepares to descend into the Arctic Sea. Facing life-or-death ordeals, they must rely on their deep emotional connection.

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Critics Consensus

A slow-moving misfire, Submergence isn't as deep as it thinks it is -- but still manages to drown its stars in a drama whose admirable ambitions remain almost entirely unfulfilled.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

These scenarios may seem like exotic action fare, but the film, adapted from a novel by J.M. Ledgard and gracefully directed by Wim Wenders, tends toward romance and philosophy.

Apr 7, 2020

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David Stratton

The Australian

It's all a bit too literal, and much of the dialogue is stiff and unnatural.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2018

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

This is the film of an old man who has retained a humble, almost naive attitude to experience, an awareness there are depths he has left unplumbed. There is something quite moving about this.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 8, 2018

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

When melodramas work, they stick in our minds and stay there. But with this, it had such little to offer that I'm already starting to forget it.

Rated: C-

Nov 2, 2021

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Top it off with a self-indulgent conclusion and Submergence is a romantic thriller that hits rock bottom.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Mikel Zorrilla

Espinof

'Immersion' is, at best, a failed proposal in which the only thing that really pays off is its two protagonists. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jul 24, 2019

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Kyle J

Intelligent and interesting. Possible flaws were casting of immature Alicia Vikander and long romance scenes. Deeper than most films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Tana F

Needs an ending. Make a decision.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Horror fan 4

The chemistry between the 2 main characters was lacking and the story was boring. It was a snooze fest. Tim Treakle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/12/24

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Jelisije J

A slow and I do mean slow paced romantic film with alot of themes and hidden messages. Their are so many unnecessary scenes in this film that shows the actors staring at nothing, being depressed, thinking of one another and what the other is doing......this movie could have been better but it generally left me disappointed and its a dam shame because they had two great leads and they just squandered it.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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steve d

The actors make it work despite the melodrama.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

McAvoy and Vikander fall in love over vacation. All good. But when they go back to their jobs (McAvoy gets taken prisoner, Vikander on the bottom of the ocean) - things get weird. The attempt to keep the love connection fails despite great filming.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

Clinging to life in a cell in Africa, James is brutally interrogated by jihadis. Worlds away, Danielle prepares to descend into the Arctic Sea. Facing life-or-death ordeals, they must rely on their deep emotional connection.

Director: Wim Wenders
Producer: Cameron Lamb
Screenwriter: Erin Dignam
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Morena Films, Lila 9th Productions, Umedia, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Green Hummingbird Entertainment, Backup Films, Backup Media, Neue Road Movies
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 13, 2018
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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