The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Name: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe

2004Dir. Wes Anderson1h 59m

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Runtime1h 59m

Released2004

Budget$50M

Box office$34.8M

DirectorWes Anderson

About This Movie

Wes Anderson's 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' is like diving into a surreal, colorful underwater world. The quirky humor blends with a sense of melancholy, exploring themes of loss and fatherhood. Bill Murray brings Zissou to life in his signature deadpan style, surrounded by an ensemble cast that includes Owen Wilson and Cate Blanchett, each bringing their own eccentricities to the boat. The practical effects on the sea creatures are charmingly retro, adding to the film’s unique visual aesthetic. The pacing is a bit leisurely, possibly off-putting for some, but it allows the characters’ relationships to unfold organically. It's distinctively Anderson – whimsical, layered, yet a tad bittersweet.

Released by Touchstone Pictures in 2004Shot on location in various international watersFeatures original score by Mark MothersbaughUses practical effects for underwater creatures