“Last Breath” (2025) is a high-stakes survival thriller that reimagines a real-life deep-sea diving disaster. Directed by Alex Parkinson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Mitchell LaFortune and David Brooks, the film is a narrative remake of Parkinson’s own 2019 documentary. It centers on a team of saturation divers working in the perilous North Sea near Aberdeen, Scotland, as they embark on a routine mission to repair an underwater pipeline.
The story follows young diver Chris Lemons (Finn Cole), whose inexperience is brutally tested when a catastrophic accident occurs. While operating 100 meters below the ocean’s surface, Chris becomes stranded after his vital umbilical cable is severed, leaving him with only five minutes of breathable gas. As the clock ticks down, his seasoned teammates rush to mount a daring rescue amid turbulent, storm-driven seas. Veteran diver Duncan Allcock (Woody Harrelson) and the resolute David Yuasa (Simu Liu) lead the high-pressure effort, supported by an expert crew on the surface, including characters portrayed by Cliff Curtis and others.
Utilizing state-of-the-art underwater cinematography, “Last Breath” plunges viewers into a claustrophobic and unforgiving environment where every second counts. The film not only delivers edge-of-your-seat tension through its meticulously crafted rescue sequences but also offers an intimate look at the camaraderie, determination, and vulnerability of those who risk their lives in one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. Ultimately, “Last Breath” stands as a tribute to human resilience and teamwork in the face of nature’s relentless fury.
