A Thrilling World of Wonders You've Never Seen Before!
Irwin Allen explores the mysteries of the deep blue sea in this Technicolor documentary. Based on Rachel L. Carson's famous study, this Oscar winning project investigates everything under the sea, from sharks, whales and octopuses to microscopical creatures and their coexistence in this vast underwater world.
The Sea Around Us (1953) is a documentary film directed by Irwin Allen, released on June 30, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Don Forbes and Theodore von Eltz. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Don Forbes
as Commentator (voice)
Theodore von Eltz
as Commentator (voice) (as Theodor Von Eltz)
Directed by Irwin Allen, written by Irwin Allen, produced by Irwin Allen.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
Not that Irwin Allen could ever have done this, but it’s quite fascinating to watch this in the context of the currently circulating “Ocean” documentary from Sir David Attenborough looking at just how mankind has profoundly affected the pristine waters that are so clearly and colourfully illustrated in this feature. According to the commentary, mankind only obtained 3% of it’s total food from the sea at the start…
Reviewed on July 9, 2025
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The Sea Around Us (1953) is available to stream on Raro Video Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Sea Around Us (1953) includes Don Forbes and Theodore von Eltz. The film was directed by Irwin Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Sea Around Us was released on June 30, 1953 and runs for 1h 2m.
The Sea Around Us (1953) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
