47 Meters Down

47 Meters Down

Year: 2017

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Johannes Roberts

Echo Score: 63

Budget: $5.3M

AdventureDramaThrillerHorror

Seeking a break from a difficult breakup, Lisa reluctantly joins her sister Kate for a shark diving adventure off the coast of Mexico. While descending to a depth of 47 meters, their underwater cage suddenly collapses, leaving them trapped and vulnerable. With limited oxygen and surrounded by great white sharks, the sisters must fight to survive the terrifying ordeal and find a way back to the surface.

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1

Vacation in Mexico

Lisa and her sister Kate embark on a much-anticipated vacation to Mexico, eager to escape their everyday lives. However, Lisa hides her heartache from a recent breakup, which looms over the trip.

Mexico
2

Emotional Revelation

During one of their nights, Kate discovers Lisa in tears, revealing that her ex-boyfriend left her due to boredom. This moment catalyzes Kate's determination to reignite Lisa’s sense of fun and adventure.

3

Party Encounter

Kate convinces Lisa to join a lively party to uplift her spirits. There, they meet two charming young men, Louis and Benjamin, leading to unexpected romantic interactions.

4

Shark Diving Adventure

Inspired by the party atmosphere, Kate suggests they try shark diving, and Lisa, despite her initial hesitation, agrees. The promising adventure signifies a potential turning point for Lisa as she begins to embrace life once more.

5

Meeting Taylor

The next day, the sisters reunite with their friend Taylor, who is excited to take them on their shark diving expedition. Despite the evident disrepair of the boat, the thrill of the adventure builds as they prepare to enter the shark cage.

Boat
6

Into the Shark Cage

After watching Louis and Benjamin dive, anticipation peaks as it’s finally Lisa and Kate’s turn to enter the shark cage. Their excitement quickly turns into concern as they realize they have no experience in scuba diving.

7

Chaos at Sea

While submerged and failing to spot any sharks, Taylor’s first mate, Javier, tries to attract them with fish blood. Suddenly, disaster strikes when the cage’s line snaps, sending Lisa and Kate plummeting to the ocean floor.

Ocean
8

Struggle for Survival

Faced with overwhelming panic at a staggering depth of 47 meters, Lisa fights to remain calm while Kate attempts to reassure her. Their sisterly bond is tested as they navigate the treacherous waters.

Ocean
9

Kate’s Brave Decision

In a bid to secure help, Kate bravely leaves the cage to signal Taylor. However, she is warned of nearby sharks, and the stress of the situation grows as their oxygen supply diminishes.

Ocean
10

The Great White Shark

Tension escalates dramatically when a Great White shark attacks Lisa. She narrowly escapes into a cavern, but the peril of the underwater world looms ever closer as she realizes the danger they are in.

Cavern
11

Desperate Measures

Lisa resourcefully retrieves part of Javier's body, discovering a cable that could restore communication with their cage. However, calamity strikes again when the cable snaps and traps her leg, leaving Kate to find a second oxygen tank.

12

Sisterly Bond in Crisis

As danger heightens, Lisa witnesses Kate struggling for survival, pushing her to find a way to replace her oxygen tank in time. This moment showcases their deep sisterly love and determination.

Ocean
13

Ascend to Freedom

With both sisters finally alive, they begin their ascent while facing the fear of circling sharks around them. As they reach the decompress depth, they must pause for five minutes to safely continue their rise to the surface.

Ocean
14

Final Confrontation

Just as they believe they are nearing safety, a shark attacks Lisa, resulting in a heart-pounding standoff. She instinctively retaliates, using her wits to fend off the predator and escape its grasp.

Ocean
15

Rescue and Transformation

In a climactic moment, Lisa hallucinates her freedom aboard the boat, but reality sets in when a rescue coast guard arrives. Her emotional journey culminates in tears of relief and the strengthening of her bond with Kate as they navigate their shared trauma.

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Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:01

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