Synopsis
Otherwise known as Cocos Island, this underwater mountain--an Island of the Sharks--is a migratory gathering place for a dazzling array of sea creatures including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Scores
Overall Score
72.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.3%
Review Aggregate
50.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 61% of 109 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, scary. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnyscarysuspensefulvisually strikingstylizedmacabreaction-packedemotionalgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jane | 1999 | $5,921,000 | $11,150,000 | (est) |
| Saffron Burrows | 1999 | $3,645,000 | $6,864,000 | (est) |
| LL Cool J | 1999 | $2,744,000 | $5,168,000 | (est) |
| Jacqueline McKenzie | 1999 | $2,244,000 | $4,225,000 | (est) |
| Michael Rapaport | 1999 | $1,919,000 | $3,614,000 | (est) |
| Stellan Skarsgård | 1999 | $1,689,000 | $3,181,000 | (est) |
| Samuel L. Jackson | 1999 | $1,517,000 | $2,856,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count117
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb ratingN/A
IMDb votesN/A
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $10,658,505 | $20,069,466 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $10,658,505 | $20,069,466 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $5,329,252 | $10,034,733 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $18,624,000 | $35,068,120 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $24,071,000 | $45,324,566 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $2,558,041 | $4,816,672 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $50,582,294 | $95,244,091 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $5,862,000 (est) | $11,037,872 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $2,220,000 (est) | $4,180,156 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $4,047,000 | $7,620,312 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $3,273,000 | $6,162,906 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $1,172,400 | $2,207,574 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $16,574,400 | $31,208,819 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $34,007,894 | $64,035,272 |
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