The Perfect Storm (2000)
English disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 30 June 2000
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Perfect Storm has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 30 June 2000. It is directed by Wolfgang Petersen and stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and William Fichtner.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Cast
- George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, William Fichtner, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane, Karen Allen, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Hawkes, Michael Ironside, Bob Gunton, Allen Payne, Cherry Jones
- Cinematography
- John Seale
- Editing
- Richard Francis-Bruce
- Music
- James Horner
- Written by
- William D. Wittliff, Bo Goldman
- Produced by
- Gail Katz
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $182.6 million
- Box office
- $328.7 million
- Based on
- The Perfect Storm
- Set in
- Gloucester
- Filmed in
- Florida
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 30 June 2000
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Perfect Storm?
The Perfect Storm has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did The Perfect Storm release?
The Perfect Storm released on 30 June 2000.
Who directed The Perfect Storm?
The Perfect Storm is directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who is in the cast of The Perfect Storm?
The cast of The Perfect Storm includes George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, William Fichtner, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane and Karen Allen.
Where can I watch The Perfect Storm online?
The Perfect Storm streams on Netflix.
How much did The Perfect Storm earn at the box office?
The Perfect Storm grossed $328.7 million on a budget of $182.6 million.
What is The Perfect Storm rated in the US?
The Perfect Storm is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Perfect Storm based on a true story or a book?
The Perfect Storm is based on The Perfect Storm.
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