Oceans Rising
"I hope you can swim."
On a planet facing catastrophic floods caused by climate instability, a scientist finally acts after his warnings fall on deaf ears. He prepares a boat and gathers a small group of refugees as waters surge toward cities in ruin. Those who ridiculed his cautions now beg for his help as the world... Read more
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About Oceans Rising
On a planet facing catastrophic floods caused by climate instability, a scientist finally acts after his warnings fall on deaf ears. He prepares a boat and gathers a small group of refugees as waters surge toward cities in ruin. Those who ridiculed his cautions now beg for his help as the world teeters on the brink. With time running out, the scientist and his improvised team, including Josh and Pam, race to quickly stop the disaster using two massive supercolliders placed on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The plan hinges on precise timing, nerve, and a stubborn belief that science can still save humanity. Molly, a medic among the group, helps monitor relief operations and keep morale steady for all.
Directed by Adam Lipsius Oceans Rising arrived in 2017 as an independent science fiction action feature. Source material: original screenplay. The film demonstrates a hands on approach to genre cinema, using a lean budget and practical effects to deliver thrills.
Box office data for Oceans Rising is not publicly reported, reflecting its limited release and indie status. The film circulates mainly within niche festival circuits and streaming platforms, with a footprint far smaller than major theatrical releases and little impact.
Not listed among major award nominations or wins, Oceans Rising largely remains an under the radar entry in the science fiction arena. The cast features Jason Tobias, Summer Spiro, Annabel Barrett and others in compact roles that support the high stakes premise. Some festival programmers noted its earnest ambition elsewhere.
Critically the film presents a tense clash between ignored warnings and urgent action, a setup that invites reflection on scientific responsibility, public trust, and the resilience of communities facing climate driven disaster. It emphasizes cooperation and collective problem solving over lone heroics, delivering energy and momentum in brisk fashion throughout.
Details
- Release Date
- January 17, 2017
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 111 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Syfy +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jason Tobias
Josh
Summer Spiro
Pam
Annabel Barrett
Molly
Gustavo Escobar
Ron
DeJean Brown
Earl
Ronak Gandhi
Cern Assistant
Jeff Harms
Nick
Cedric Jonathan
Rob
Daron McFarland
Brookhaven Scientist
Paola Menacho
Marjorie
Director: Adam Lipsius