

Sphere
- Science Fiction
- Mystery
- Thriller
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
Sphere is a 1998 science fiction thriller that follows a team of scientists investigating an alien spacecraft discovered on the Pacific Ocean floor. When they uncover a mysterious perfect sphere in the ship's cargo bay, their mission descends into psychological terror and existential dread. Based on Michael Crichton's novel, the film explores what happens when humanity encounters the truly unknown.
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Dustin HoffmanDr. Norman Goodman
Sharon StoneDr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin
Samuel L. JacksonDr. Harry Adams
Peter CoyoteCaptain Harold C. Barnes
Liev SchreiberDr. Ted Fielding
Queen LatifahAlice 'Teeny' Fletcher
Marga GómezJane Edmunds
Huey LewisHelicopter Pilot
Bernard HockeSeaman
James Pickens Jr.O.S.S.A. Instructor
Michael Keys HallO.S.S.A. Official
Ralph TabakinO.S.S.A. Official

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When was Sphere released?
Sphere was released on February 13, 1998.
Where can I watch Sphere?
Sphere is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase on digital retailers. Check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
Is Sphere based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on Michael Crichton's 1987 novel of the same name.
What makes this spacecraft discovery unusual?
The spacecraft is believed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin, making it humanity's first confirmed contact with extraterrestrial technology.

















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