Poseidon

The year is 2006, and the luxury cruise liner Poseidon is sailing through the stormy Atlantic Ocean with over 2,000 passengers on board. The ship, led by the experienced Captain Bradford Taylor (Kevin Kline), is one of the largest and most advanced vessels in the world, offering a luxurious getaway for those who can afford it. However, the ship's tranquility is short-lived as a catastrophic series of events unfolds. As a massive rogue wave, estimated to be over 130 feet tall, breaches the horizon, the crew is ill-prepared and unable to prevent the disaster. The immense force of the wave crashes into the ship, sending it toppling onto its side. Panic erupts as the passengers are thrown off balance, struggling to comprehend the gravity of the situation. Among the passengers is Robert Ramsey (Josh Lucas), an engineer on his honeymoon with his new wife, Jennifer (Jacinda Barrett), who are separated from each other during the chaos. Robert soon finds himself trapped in a confined area, with the weight of the ship pressing down on him, while Jennifer finds herself in the clutches of two drunken Russian sailors. Meanwhile, the ship's engineer, Randall 'Duke' Hewitt (Rutger Hauer), is in the engine room, fighting desperately to save the ship. He is joined by Manny (Kurt Russell) the ship's head engineer who helps him in an attempt to revive the ship's power systems. Together, they try to find a way to prevent the ship from sinking further, fighting against the odds and the rising waters. As the situation becomes increasingly dire, a small group of survivors, including an elderly woman named Mabel Wynn (Geraldine Page), a group of rowdy young men, and a mother with her two children, band together to find a way off the capsized ship. They stumble upon a lifeboat, but it quickly becomes clear that it's too small to accommodate everyone. The survivors soon realize that the only possible way to escape is to make a treacherous ascent up to the ship's upper decks, which is now almost completely submerged in water. They face numerous challenges, including steep and slippery stairways, flooded corridors, and even a few hidden dangers such as electrocution and fire hazards. However, despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the survivors persevere, relying on each other for support and courage. They fight their way through the debris-filled corridors, overcoming the odds to reach the lifeboat. Meanwhile, Captain Taylor, along with Randy and Duke, make one final attempt to save the ship by restarting the engines. However, this is a last-ditch effort, as the water continues to rise, and the air is becoming increasingly toxic due to the ship's flooded engine rooms. Just as the survivors are making their way to the lifeboats, an electrical explosion rocks the ship, setting the atmosphere ablaze. Panic erupts, and the chaos reaches a new level of intensity as the survivors fight for their lives. In the end, Robert, reunited with Jennifer, manages to board the lifeboat with a group of other survivors. As the ship finally succumbs to its injuries, the lifeboat is launched, carrying its occupants to safety. The ordeal is over, but the survivors will never forget their harrowing experience on the ill-fated cruise ship Poseidon. As the passengers escape the wreckage and make their way to the rescue ships, they are left grappling with the sheer scale of the disaster and the incredible luck that saved them from catastrophe. The story serves as a harrowing reminder of the fragility of human life and the devastating power of nature, leaving viewers with a lasting sense of awe and a poignant tribute to the survivors who risked everything to stay alive.