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47 Meters Down

47 Meters Down is a 2017 survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts and written by Roberts and Ernest Riera.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

47 Meters Down is a 2017 survival horror film directed by Johannes Roberts and written by Roberts and Ernest Riera. It stars Mandy Moore and Claire Holt as two sisters trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean after a diving excursion goes wrong. The film was released in the United States on 16 June 2017 and was a commercial success.

Plot

The film centres on two sisters, Lisa and Kate, whose shark-diving excursion goes badly wrong when their cage falls to the ocean floor. They must survive with limited oxygen while sharks circle nearby.

Production and release

47 Meters Down was directed by Johannes Roberts and written by Roberts and Ernest Riera. It premiered in the United States on 16 June 2017 and in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2017.

Reception

Critics gave the film mixed reviews, but it performed well at the box office. Reported worldwide gross was about $62 million against a budget of about $5 million.

Cast

The principal cast includes Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Chris J. Johnson, Yani Gellman, Santiago Segura, and Matthew Modine.

Key facts

  • The story follows two sisters who become trapped in a shark cage during a holiday in Mexico.
  • The film was directed by Johannes Roberts, who co-wrote it with Ernest Riera.
  • Mandy Moore and Claire Holt play the lead roles of Lisa and Kate.
  • The film received mixed reviews from critics.
  • It grossed about $62 million worldwide against a production budget of about $5 million.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally and is available on major streaming platforms in some regions, making it accessible to Canadian viewers; however, no Canada-specific production or setting details are indicated in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is 47 Meters Down about?
It is about two sisters trapped in a shark cage on the ocean floor after a diving accident, with limited oxygen and sharks nearby.
Who directed 47 Meters Down?
Johannes Roberts directed the film.
Who stars in 47 Meters Down?
The lead roles are played by Mandy Moore and Claire Holt.
When was 47 Meters Down released?
It was released in the United States on 16 June 2017 and in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2017.
Was 47 Meters Down commercially successful?
Yes. It grossed about $62 million worldwide against a budget of about $5 million.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/47_Meters_Down
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, release dates, genre, plot, budget, worldwide box office, and general reception.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/47-meters-down-2017
    Supports: Plot details involving the sisters, shark cage dive, and the cage falling to the ocean floor.
  3. Variety — https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/47-meters-down-review-1202466942/
    Supports: Plot setup, shark-diving excursion, and the cage malfunction.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2932536/
    Supports: Plot premise and main cast.
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80109128
    Supports: Synopsis and cast listing for streaming availability.