47 Minutes
47 Minutes

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47 Minutes

2016
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
French

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users68%
Director: Johannes RobertsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Survival

Plot Summary

Two sisters on vacation in Mexico are eager for an adventure, and they decide to go cage diving to see sharks. However, when their boat leaves without them and their support boat malfunctions, they find themselves trapped at the bottom of the ocean with dwindling oxygen and terrifying predators circling them. They must find a way to survive and reach the surface before their air runs out.

Critical Reception

47 Meters Down received mixed to positive reviews from critics and was a surprise box office success. Reviewers often praised its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares, though some found the plot predictable and the shark CGI inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed the thrilling survival aspect and the intense claustrophobic setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Effective at building suspense and delivering a few solid scares.

  • The premise is terrifying, offering a claustrophobic survival thriller.

  • Criticized for predictable plot points and occasional weak visual effects.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's tension and the terrifying concept of being trapped with sharks. Many found it a genuinely thrilling and suspenseful experience, with some noting it was better than expected for its genre. However, a portion of viewers found the plot somewhat simplistic and the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled '47 Meters Down' but was retitled '47 Meters Down' for its US release, causing some confusion. The title refers to the depth in meters the shark cage is lowered.

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