The Living Sea(1995)
The Living Sea Synopsis
The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean.
The Living Sea (1995) is a documentary film directed by Greg MacGillivray, released on February 1, 1995 with a runtime of 39m. It stars Meryl Streep, Judith Connor, Stephanie K. Martin and Marty Thomas. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Greg MacGillivray
- Writers:
- Tim Cahill, Roger Holzberg, Stephen Judson
- Producers:
- Greg MacGillivray, David Keighley, Alec Lorimore
- Cinematographer:
- Greg MacGillivray
- Composer:
- Sting
- Production:
- MacGillivray Freeman Films
- Revenue:
- $87,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Living Sea (1995) Trailer
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The Living Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Judith Connor
Judith Connor
as Self
- Stephanie K. Martin
Stephanie K. Martin
as Self
- Marty Thomas
Marty Thomas
as Self
- William Hamner
William Hamner
as Self
- Jennifer Rock
Jennifer Rock
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Greg MacGillivray, written by Tim Cahill, Roger Holzberg and Stephen Judson, produced by Greg MacGillivray, David Keighley and Alec Lorimore.
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The Living Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Living Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Living Sea online?
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The Living Sea (1995) is available to stream on The Surf Network Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Living Sea?
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The main cast of The Living Sea (1995) includes Meryl Streep, Judith Connor, Stephanie K. Martin, Marty Thomas and William Hamner. The film was directed by Greg MacGillivray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Living Sea released?
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The Living Sea was released on February 1, 1995 and runs for 39m.
Is The Living Sea worth watching?
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The Living Sea (1995) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Living Sea?
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Yes. The official The Living Sea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.