Poseidon is a 2006 disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on Paul Gallico’s novel. The story unfolds on New Year's Eve aboard the luxury liner Poseidon, which capsizes after being hit by a rogue wave. A group of survivors, led by former firefighter Dylan Johns (Josh Lucas), must navigate their way through the ship's wreckage to find an escape route. The film features an ensemble cast, including Kurt Russell and Richard Dreyfuss.