Deep Impact streaming
Genre
Action
Year
1998
Runtime
2h01

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Metascore

Deep Impact

Earth's darkest hour calls for humanity's bravest stand.

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Synopsis

Deep Impact is a 1998 disaster film directed by Mimi Leder starring Robert Duvall. The story follows a comet on a collision course with Earth, and humanity's frantic effort to prevent its cataclysmic impact. With time running out, a team of astronauts led by a seasoned veteran sets out on a dangerous mission to destroy the comet before it's too late. As chaos ensues on Earth, families and authorities scramble to find a way to survive the impending disaster. Deep Impact explores themes of sacrifice, bravery, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of imminent doom.

Cast

  • Robert Duvall

    Robert Duvall

    Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner

  • Tรฉa Leoni

    Tรฉa Leoni

    Jenny Lerner

  • Elijah Wood

    Elijah Wood

    Leo Biederman

  • Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Robin Lerner

  • Morgan Freeman

    Morgan Freeman

    President Tom Beck

  • Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell

    Jason Lerner

Reviews

Deep Impact garnered mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its realistic portrayal of a global catastrophe and others criticizing its melodramatic tone. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, commending its visual effects and emotional resonance. Rotten Tomatoes' consensus states, 'Deep Impact struggles to maintain an emotional core amidst the spectacle,' resulting in a 45% rating. IMDb users rated the film 6.2 out of 10, praising its suspenseful plot and ensemble cast but faulting its cliched storytelling. Metacritic assigned a score of 40 out of 100, indicating mixed to average reviews. While Deep Impact may not have achieved universal acclaim, it remains a compelling entry in the disaster movie genre.