The Meg is a 2018 sci-fi thriller directed by Jon Turteltaub which takes the viewers into an underwater adventure. The movie follows the story of a renowned oceanographer who enlists the help of rescue diver Jonas Taylor to save the crew of a deep-sea submersible. The crew members are trapped at the bottom of the Pacific.
Taylor must save them from a colossal, creature known as the Megalodon, a 75-foot-long prehistoric shark, that was previously known to be extinct. Time is of the essence, for the safety of the crew and the ocean itself is at stake. The movie stars Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose, Winston Chao, and Cliff Curtis in outstanding roles.
Movies Like The Meg That You Can’t Miss
If you enjoyed the haunting action and underwater adventures in The Meg, then here’s a list of movies with similar themes that will keep you entertained.
1. Jaws (1975)
The powerful horror of a deep sea creature is what makes Steven Spielberg‘s classic Jaws so memorable. The film follows a group of unlikely heroes in Amity Island, a tourist town, as they try to take down the massive 75-foot shark that has been killing swimmers.
Mayor Larry Vaughn refuses to close the beach, so ichthyologist Matt Hooper and ship captain Quint, with the help of police chief Martin Brody team up to put an end to the shark’s reign of terror. This film is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a bone-chilling movie night!
2. The Shallows (2016)
Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Shallows stars Blake Lively as Nancy Adams, a medical student looking for a peaceful escape. She surfs away from the shore but finds herself in a deadly battle with a great white shark. The Shallows is a taut aquatic thriller with a riveting story of survival just like The Meg. So if you were captivated by that movie, then you will be just as enthralled by Nancy’s courageous endeavour.
3. Bait (2012)
If you were a fan of the intense fear that The Meg evoked from the sea monster, then you’ll appreciate Kimble Rendall’s Bait too. It tells a story of a grocery store that becomes a deadly trap after a cataclysmic tsunami floods the area, letting in sharks. Just like The Meg, Bait captures the terror that comes after a disaster in a seemingly harmless place.
4. 47 Meters Down (2017)
Mandy Moore and Matthew Modine star in 47 Meters Down, a thrilling film by Johannes Roberts that follows the story of two teenage sisters on a Mexican holiday. While having fun, they decide to cage dive, but their excitement quickly turns to terror as their protective vessel breaks free from the boat and sinks to the ocean floor.
With their oxygen supply quickly running out and a group of hungry sharks closing in, the sisters must use every ounce of strength to survive the intense situation they find themselves in.
5. Open Water (2003)
Open Water is a movie directed by Chris Kentis that tells the true story of two scuba divers, Susan and Daniel, who find themselves in a perilous situation in shark-infested waters. As they attempt to survive in the harsh environment, they face a number of terrifying scenes.
It is a story of resilience, similar to The Meg, which depicts the destruction that sharks can bring to unsuspecting victims. Both movies prove to be captivating and thrilling tales of survival.
6. Deep Sea Blue (1999)
Renny Harlin’s Deep Blue Sea focuses on the consequences that arise when humans interfere with the natural environment. Dr Susan McAlester attempts to create an antidote for Alzheimer’s disease by harvesting the brain tissue of genetically altered sharks. But when an executive comes to evaluate her research, the sharks make a break for freedom and start to outnumber their human captors. To prevent the escape of the sharks and their reproduction, the researchers must do whatever it takes.
7. The Reef (2010)
With real sharks adding a layer of realism, this horror adventure film, directed by Andrew Traucki, stars Damian Walshe-Howling, Gyton Grantley, Adrienne Pickering, and Zoe Naylor. The story follows a group of boat passengers whose vessel capsizes along the Great Barrier Reef, and they must use every resource available to escape the perilous situation.
8. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004)
The movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a blend of action, comedy, and terror, as the main character Steve Zissou and his crew hunt a Jaguar Shark that has killed his partner. Featuring an all-star cast of Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon, Jeff Goldblum, Anjelica Huston, Owen Wilson, and Seu Jorge. This Wes Anderson-directed film is sure to thrill fans of The Meg who are looking for a similar adventure, with a lot of laughs thrown in.
