"Dead Calm" is a 1989 thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Charles Williams. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane and follows a couple whose sailing trip turns into a nightmare when they encounter a shipwrecked stranger. With its intense atmosphere and captivating performances, "Dead Calm" received critical acclaim and helped boost Kidman's international career. The film is known for its suspenseful storytelling and has become a classic in the psychological thriller genre.