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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004
Comedy
Drama
1h 59m
Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou (Murray) and his crew set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly non-existent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou's partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure. (Touchstone Pictures)
Directed by:
Wes Anderson Wes Anderson
Written by:
Noah Baumbach Noah Baumbach Wes Anderson Wes Anderson
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Starring:
Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe Owen Wilson Owen Wilson Jeff Goldblum Jeff Goldblum Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett Michael Gambon Michael Gambon Anjelica Huston Anjelica Huston Bud Cort Bud Cort Bill Murray Bill Murray Seu Jorge Seu Jorge Noah Taylor Noah Taylor Waris Ahluwalia Waris Ahluwalia Robyn Cohen Robyn Cohen
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Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, French, Italian, German, Tagalog, Portuguese, Filipino, Icelandic
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004
Comedy
Drama
1h 59m
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monkeycatmonkeycat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
An excellent film, a father son story of redemption and reconciliation, complete with Anderson's always incredible visuals, great acting (Willem Defoe is adorable), and an ass-kicking soundtrack. What's not to love? Oh and it proves my long held belief that Jeff Goldblum is "part gay"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cosmoanautcosMOAnaut
Rated 06 Jun 2008
96
94th
The Life Aquatic is a great movie for the people with a good sense of humor to weed out their bad friends with. The next time someone tells me they thought this was a boring movie, I know to never take them seriously again.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
snufkin88Snufkin88
Rated 18 May 2019
71
37th
The problem I find with some Anderson films is that they are so entrenched in Andersonisms that it gets in the way of a good story and characters. Nonetheless, this film is gorgeous to look at and beautifully made. Sadly the second half of the film drags and the ending felt a bit mashed together. Could have been a great 90 minute film.
Rated 18 May 2019
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 05 Jul 2020
90
95th
In many ways a new take on the classic adventure film, with Anderson very effectively deploying his playful visuals and ensemble cast to indulge the imagination of the viewer. The music is also a satisfying match for what we see on screen. It's a lot of fun, but with that element of melancholia just below the surface that defines most Anderson films. Perhaps this was the last film in which Anderson did not take himself too seriously and was not captive to his distinctive style.
Rated 05 Jul 2020
burlivesburlives
Rated 28 Aug 2007
60
15th
For the first time Wes Anderson made a movie that I did not care for and I place the blame mostly on the lack of an Owen Wilson writing credit. Anderson relies too much on the formula that drove Tennenbaums visual appeal but left out the all important storyline and character development.
Rated 28 Aug 2007
pierretheronPierreTheron
Rated 27 Feb 2010
100
95th
Consensus regarding the film might be mixed, but Wes Anderson tried something different here, and quite honestly, it worked. The characters are even more deadpan than usual, the effects even more outlandish and vibrant, but it all builds up into its own sense of reality. It simply doesn't feel like the characters exist on our own universe, yet it's still easy to relate to their bizarreness. Uproariously funny for those with receptive senses of humor and beautifully moving.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
chrispbaconchrispbacon
Rated 30 Oct 2009
96
75th
Hilarious movie that maintains a special charm throughout. The ensemble cast pulls off an amazing show, leading us on a journey to find the shark that ate Zissou's partner. The film maintains a mood of melancholy, exploring the consciousness of one man's existential crisis when faced with his own mortality. The films soundtrack and cinematography are top-notch.
Rated 30 Oct 2009
nancysidnancysid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
9th
smells like fish.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pinbackbluepinbackblue
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
As odd as this movie is, I loved it. Funny storyline, great characters, memorable lines, overall shaped up to be a great film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
slowking2099Slowking2099
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
Being overshadowed by the awesomeness that is The Royal Tenenbaums hurt this movie pretty badly but at the end of the day it's a Wes Anderson movie with a great soundtrack and immensely likeable characters. Case closed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ptonyptony
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
32nd
Seems to me there are people who just go with wes anderson's stuff. i ain't one, doesn't touch my funny bone, quirky bone, whatever bone. But for seu jorge singing david bowie covers on the deck, many many thumbs up!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
signegramsignegram
Rated 02 Jan 2011
95
80th
I laughed my ass off watching this one. Bill Murray and Wes Anderson are sooo good together!
Rated 02 Jan 2011
graceyGracey
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
65th
Funny, funny, funny. I don't know how many times I had to back the film up because I had laughed over yet another funny moment in the movie. Murray is great as the bumbling and mildly idiotic Zissou, and Dafoe was wonderful as the constantly mispeaking shipmate. The movies humor was a little dry/sarcastic at times, and might be lost on those that lack quick wit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
solarisSOLARIS
Rated 06 Jan 2007
100
0th
Wes Anderson's most recent and greatest achievement. I was working on a screenplay at the time when I first saw this film and it changed my whole perspective on filmmaking. As an actor, filmmaker, and a writer I am forever fueled by this film.
Rated 06 Jan 2007
eopEOP
Rated 15 Oct 2007
88
86th
oh, wes anderson, why aren't we friends?
Rated 15 Oct 2007
hedaanHedaan
Rated 14 Mar 2021
100
96th
My favorite comedy ever. Objectively not the cleanest Wes Anderson movie but something about the outfits, the vibe, the constant forlorn yearning is just magnetic. Will watch until the end of my days.
Rated 14 Mar 2021
scribScrib
Rated 10 Jul 2022
59
22nd
Either this has something to say and it's not saying it very well, or it has nothing to say and has no just reason to manipulate your emotions when it decides to be dramatic. Not weird enough to dismiss any substance, not funny enough to be a comedy, not grounded enough to take seriously; not a complete failure on the entertainment spectrum either, but what does it all add up to? Alas, I've never been good at maths. One thing's for certain: Owen Wilson can't act for fruitcake.
Rated 10 Jul 2022
arlinladuearlinladue
Rated 06 Dec 2008
88
38th
Favorite Wes Anderson movie, great film.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
radiorabbitRadiorabbit
Rated 31 Mar 2010
86
63rd
Crazy fun, could be the most fun I ever had with Bill Murray. Wes Anderson signature film.
Rated 31 Mar 2010
danatemeDanAteMe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
66th
Better than most people give it credit for. Could've sped the fuck up at times for sure. Also, the music was more than a little self indulgient.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
galymaxgalymax
Rated 24 Mar 2007
100
92nd
One perfect piece of work.
Rated 24 Mar 2007
wktrautmanwk_trautman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
Not one of Bills best but worth seeing. Great music!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
neyoneyo
Rated 20 Mar 2023
90
56th
Sad, calm, real life vibe with a futuristic world.
Rated 20 Mar 2023
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 27 Feb 2021
72
28th
The weakest one of Anderson's filmography. Apart from 2/3 significant moments the rest of it is quite boring imho. Didn't left in me any emotion at the end of the day
Rated 27 Feb 2021
suavepeanutSuavePeanut
Rated 24 Feb 2010
89
86th
Though not often considered Anderson's best work, The Life Aquatic resonates with me on so many levels that I have to consider it my favorite of his works and also one of my all-time favorite films. I acknowledge its flaws and choose to cancel them out with my own personal taste.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
softskeletonsoftskeleton
Rated 05 Jul 2010
82
69th
Bill Murray doing tragi-comic to perfection. I can watch this over and over again
Rated 05 Jul 2010
jhawkz32jhawkz32
Rated 25 Apr 2007
86
77th
funny
Rated 25 Apr 2007
pyeempyeem
Rated 17 Aug 2010
90
90th
wonderful performances from murray and goldblum.
Rated 17 Aug 2010
richterixRichterIX
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
65th
Funny, but a little meandering. Maybe Wes Anderson is being a biot quirky for the sake of quirk here?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jhensonjhenson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
87th
A die hard Anderson fan, it's hard to find fault in the film. In "The Life Aquatic," he creates a living, breathing world for the fleshy characters to occupy. He does it with a sense of style and fun, too. Not his best work, but pretty damn close.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
poil11poil11
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
71st
i wish i could put in 110 in the little box
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tassodouradotassodourado
Rated 16 Feb 2009
61
14th
Seria melhor se explorasse maias as excentricidades dos participantes do grupo.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
varkvark
Rated 19 Sep 2007
40
6th
I wish it had been better.
Rated 19 Sep 2007
bullwinkleBullwinkle
Rated 10 Mar 2010
97
51st
Dry humor=Great!
Rated 10 Mar 2010
tajoTajo
Rated 23 Mar 2008
95
97th
I loved this movie
Rated 23 Mar 2008
tikazTikaz
Rated 30 Jun 2008
85
68th
Wes Anderson is a brilliant director and all his movies are a must see. Although this one may not be his finest, it is still hillarious, unique, and highly entertaining. A worthwhile film to watch.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
zissouzissou
Rated 10 Aug 2012
90
28th
It's not a perfect movie but I enjoy the hell out of it every time I see it. And Bill Murray is fantastic as Steve Zissou.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
jfishermanjfisherman
Rated 16 Nov 2010
90
74th
Thank you Wes for giving our collective memory 'Hotel Citröen'.
Rated 16 Nov 2010
khyronKhyron
Rated 30 Jun 2008
90
75th
Congrats. You made it into my '90 ' list. Quirky. Aquatic. Murriatic. The super cheesy 70s style adventure sequences. A place in my heart is reserved.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
astroduckAstroduck
Rated 28 Apr 2009
100
96th
One of my favourites.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
scorsesescotScorseseScot
Rated 30 Nov 2014
50
28th
Not funny, one of Wes' 'trying to be wacky' films. Bored me to death, even Bill Murday could't save it.
Rated 30 Nov 2014
mistermojomistermojo
Rated 13 Apr 2008
85
53rd
another great comedy by Anderson, although the formula is a bit stale by now and the ending was a letdown
Rated 13 Apr 2008
seasnekSeaSnek
Rated 28 Aug 2017
90
65th
It stayed with me afterwards showing great quicky, imagination, and heart telling a good story with a great adventure. Thats something to be inspired by.
Rated 28 Aug 2017
randytravisrandytravis
Rated 04 May 2011
94
79th
Wes Anderson is 1 part wizard... and 1 part wizard.
Rated 04 May 2011
sonovagunsonovagun
Rated 17 Oct 2007
40
36th
This mon=vie is stylish, oddball and good!!
Rated 17 Oct 2007
cohillelCohillel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
94th
The most unique thing about The Life Aquatic, is that unlike most of the movie's that i've seen, its got its own rythem. It only got it the second time I saw it. It's smart, it's funny and has a killer soundtrack.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
maxdzmaxdz
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
An absolutley terrific film. Wes Anderson will be remembered as one of the most important American Auteurs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ryan0311ryan0311
Rated 30 Oct 2008
80
45th
I don't completely "get" Wes Anderson's unique style, but I can appreciate how incredibly creative and one-of-a-kind nearly all his movies turn out to be. They're charming and witty in subtle ways that the in-your-face style of the typical film you see today are not. Extremely quirky and not for everyone.
Rated 30 Oct 2008
ashercrossasher_cross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
61st
Pretty good Wes Anderson effort, hough his deadpan schtick is getting a bit old by this point. His films beging to lean more towards style than substance, and it shows here. Nonetheless, it's a good watch, and great quirky fun from the master of quirk.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
huahHuah
Rated 26 Jun 2012
82
57th
Anderson creates an interesting but in a way predictable set of circumstances here, keeping it locked up and zip-tight from any other external circumstances truly making his own little quirky cartoonist world (It is Wes Anderson of course.) In good spirit he parades his trademark style of describing a childhood reverie, yet you can count on him still remaining humbly loyal to the story and the characters. Bill Murray nailed it, and I must say the color range was delicious!
Rated 26 Jun 2012
jeffersonicjeffersonic
Rated 17 Oct 2007
88
61st
You either love Wes Anderson, or you hate him. While this is perhaps only the 2nd best film of the "Melancholic Bill Murray" trilogy, and not Anderson's best effort, it still hit me right in that place where the heart and mind intersect.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
surrealmodsurrealmod
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
79th
this is funny and a classic and that's enough about it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hurricanecekhurricanecek
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
65th
Bizarre movie. I love the aesthetic. It's not my favorite Wes Anderson movie, but it's still lovable, and I've seen it at least three times, and not regretted it. Bonus points for the amazing soundtrack. I love Seu Jorge.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
phunkypbjphunkypbj
Rated 17 Feb 2008
85
28th
Not as cohesive as previous efforts, but still has a lot to offer.
Rated 17 Feb 2008
rob_ohrob oh!
Rated 21 Jun 2008
70
16th
Quirky and full of wit.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
rufusRufus
Rated 19 Jul 2009
92
83rd
Again ... Bill Murray makes this film. Its not your typical comedy, and probably not for everyone. But I loved it.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
rsteyerrsteyer
Rated 02 Nov 2009
75
53rd
Not Wes Anderson's greatest work. Still funny and worth at least a viewing or two
Rated 02 Nov 2009
joypjoyp
Rated 06 Mar 2008
92
64th
This gets better each time you watch it, I'm pretty positive of that.
Rated 06 Mar 2008
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 06 Nov 2021
79
87th
Better on a second viewing
Rated 06 Nov 2021
jarteagajarteaga
Rated 04 Aug 2007
68
26th
Interesting comedy. Not for everyone, though.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
sylowisylowi
Rated 25 Aug 2018
80
54th
Remember liking this, don't remember why.
Rated 25 Aug 2018
staypuftStay_Puft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
74th
I love Jeff Goldblum in this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtenebraepaxtenebrae
Rated 25 Jan 2007
88
65th
One of perhaps five comedies that has caused me to laugh to the point of tears. I don't know what it is about this film that makes me love it so much. Thank you Bill Murry. Thank you for just existing.
Rated 25 Jan 2007
tomoscaradogtomoscaradog
Rated 09 May 2008
70
52nd
Hard to decide on whether it is a good film or not. Although never blown away by the film as a whole, I keep wanting to watch it again.
Rated 09 May 2008
vialov3sgyuvia_lov3sgyu
Rated 10 May 2022
100
70th
now this? this is art.
Rated 10 May 2022
harlotbrainsharlotbrains
Rated 01 Feb 2008
100
94th
one of my favorite movies....ever.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
tangooooooTangoooooo
Rated 06 Jul 2009
85
79th
Excellent cast, very surreal. enjoyed the score
Rated 06 Jul 2009
semiramisSemiramis
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
60th
Pretty good, some Sigur Ros in the soundtrack makes it even better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
44th
All over the place.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
roby2358roby2358
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
78th
I liked this OK. It carries an odd tone that is actually kind of fun once you go along with it. Bill Murray is funny in a quiet way, the other actors are great, too. Good flick, but kind of strange.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
plusdrolePlus_Drole
Rated 26 Feb 2017
90
92nd
Funny. Reminiscent of a mild LSD trip. Bill Murray really hitting his stride.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
cypherCypher
Rated 21 Dec 2006
94
97th
anderson is a genius and this movie proofs it. Funny and hilarious
Rated 21 Dec 2006
santiagochsantiagoch
Rated 18 Nov 2007
96
50th
A surrealistic and visually complicated film that ends up showing the simpliest things of life.
Rated 18 Nov 2007
onerceonerce
Rated 18 Mar 2011
30
14th
i love Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, and most of all, Bill Murray. i just don't know why this movie didn't do it for me one bit.
Rated 18 Mar 2011
jimmyg21189JimmyG21189
Rated 30 Dec 2016
75
31st
Wes Anderson makes great, unique films. The Life Aquatic is unique (it has all the cinematic elements that Anderson's fans expect), but it's not great. It's disjointed. Worth a watch if you're a fan, but only if you're a fan.
Rated 30 Dec 2016
badfish138badfish138
Rated 03 Mar 2018
86
59th
Solid film, great cast, and the soundtrack muah.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
max22max22
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
Bill Murray shooting pirates. I'll say again: Bill Murray, laughing like a madman, and shooting pirates.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teammaximeteammaxime
Rated 25 Feb 2020
20
8th
Can't finish it
Rated 25 Feb 2020
dasgeordiedasgeordie
Rated 06 Aug 2007
60
35th
I just didn't find it funny. And I love Bill Murray. It was just weird for weirdness' sake.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
margustaMargusTa
Rated 11 Feb 2024
84
81st
Really wonderful comedy with great cast and so on. The humour is subtle and more effective than fart jokes. One of the best movies released on 2004. The only negative and not understandable part is the guitar performances by Seu Jorge. What is the idea behind it?
Rated 11 Feb 2024
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
57th
Bowie songs in Portugese. Now that is entertainment.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
potatoPOTATO
Rated 23 Oct 2007
28
4th
boring slow and pointless. whatever wes anderson is smoking, i want some so i can understand where he's going with all these movies
Rated 23 Oct 2007
jefftexasjefftexas
Rated 04 Dec 2008
100
75th
If you like Murray and his comic style you are in for a treat. Anjelica Huston was sublime as usual. The story keeps you interested and the acting is spot on.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
thedo666thedo666
Rated 10 Dec 2008
70
22nd
Mildly entertained the 1st time, and pretty dissapointed the 2nd. Ah well.
Rated 10 Dec 2008
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
89th
I love me some Wes Anderson, and I adore this movie. It is so emotionally engrossing to me, and it never fails to make me tear up slightly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sethgeckoSethGecko
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
55th
Wes Anderson's Best
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bananakingbananaking
Rated 13 May 2013
84
55th
A movie that gets a far worse rap than it should. Though it is a stereotypical Wes Anderson film, Wes is a director whose stereotypes everyone should indulge in. Fun, colourful, the driest humor you'll ever hear and an incredibly creative plot. Anderson at his Andersoniest.
Rated 13 May 2013
berniesbcberniesbc
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
81st
bill murray has a cool hat in this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cweiselbergcweiselberg
Rated 28 Sep 2008
87
71st
Wes Anderson rocks and I don't think Bill Murray could have become more of a credible indie film star then under Anderson's Direction. This movie is absurdly ridiculous and requires an imagination to understand its humor. It is incredibly funny and unique. A must-see for Anderson, Murray or Comedy fans alike.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
bradtragickbradtragick
Rated 02 May 2012
70
4th
an ok movie but was really dumb halfway through and left me hating it
Rated 02 May 2012
cjellicjelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
65th
This is a film I wanted to like more. The visual composition was suberb, the characters well thought out and very well acted...but in the end, the film was worse than the sum of its parts.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
topkillTopkill
Rated 20 Dec 2006
98
97th
every once in a while a movie like this comes along and changes the way I look at a comedy movie
Rated 20 Dec 2006
miccrispymic_crispy
Rated 20 Mar 2013
82
42nd
Im surprised it took me so long to watch this being the Bowie Superfan i am. This movie is directed in quintessential Wes Anderson Style. Dragged abit in the middle, but overall i really enjoyed watching this and look forward to seeing it again.
Rated 20 Mar 2013
v3xationv3xation
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
65th
Another great comedy by Wes Anderson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
drunkengoatdrunkengoat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
42nd
Didn't like it as much as previous Wes Anderson efforts.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mmbrownMMBrown
Rated 01 Mar 2016
90
55th
Fun, silly, thoroughly enjoyable.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
undermindmUndermind_M
Rated 19 Aug 2009
45
11th
I don't remember much about this film, which is enough to know that it didn't make a great impression on me.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
couch_potatoCouch Potato
Rated 17 Jan 2014
10
2nd
I had this film on my 'to watch' list for years and when it finally happend I was SO disappointed! I am a Bill Murray fan, but his character of Steve Zissou didn't do anything for me. Also I didn't laugh once, the movie bored the living daylights out of me. Had to shut it off before even finishing it.
Rated 17 Jan 2014
cythraulCythraul
Rated 24 Aug 2009
80
47th
Weird, quiet, delightful movie, though it goes on way too long.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
foxforcefivefoxforcefive
Rated 29 Jul 2009
93
65th
Another awesome movie from wes anderson. once again, he pulled together a tremendous cast and created a very funny movie with a suprising amount of emotional depth.
Rated 29 Jul 2009

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