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Poseidon (2006) -- On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.
Poseidon (2006) -- On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.
Poseidon (2006) -- On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.
Poseidon (2006) -- On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.
Poseidon (2006) -- On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mark Protosevich (screenplay)
Paul Gallico (novel)
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Release Date:
12 May 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Mayday
Plot:
On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner, Poseidon, capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for survival as they attempt to escape the sinking ship. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 nominations more
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(57 articles)
Rossum Upset By Manson/McGowan Comparison
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Movie Review: 2012 (2009)
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It is like 'Titanic' meets 'The Towering Inferno' more (605 total)

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Also Known As:
Poseidon: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
The Poseidon Adventure (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of disaster and peril.
Runtime:
98 min | Philippines:98 min (cut) | Germany:94 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The "upside-down" set was built on top of a large water tank in the sound stage so that it can be filled with water and drained in a matter of hours. more
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Continuity: When Dylan, Conor and Maggie are running to get to the bow thruster room the water is following them very fast but when they reach the room the water isn't following them at all. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Christian: When?
Jennifer Ramsey: Mmm. Today.
Christian: Yeah. When today?
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Soundtrack:
Be Without You (Moto Blanco Vocal Mix) more

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Does Kurt Russell die?
What sea was the Poseidon sailing on?
Is this Wolfgang Petersen's last film?
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121 out of 214 people found the following comment useful.
It is like 'Titanic' meets 'The Towering Inferno', 10 May 2006
6/10
Author: Movieguy_blogs_com from United States

In 'Poseidon' Josh Lucas plays Dylan Johns, a professional gambler. When a freak 'rogue wave' incident causes the Poseidon cruise ship to capsize, Dylan has gamble for his life. Deciding not to listen to the captain (Andre Braugher), Dylan tries leads a group of passengers (Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss, Emmy Rossum, etc.) to safety.

This is a modern remake of the 1972 'The Poseidon Adventure'. I do not remember the original, but I think this one live up to its name. It is like 'Titanic' meets 'The Towering Inferno'. There is a lot of intense action that keeps one on the edge of their seat.

There is not much drama and I do not think it will add too much to the original story. I also noticed that the movie is just over an hour and a half, it is not very long. However, I think audiences will enjoy the intensity of this film.

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