Deep Impact (1998) is a science fiction disaster film directed by Mimi Leder. The film stars Téa Leoni, Robert Duvall, Elijah Wood, and Morgan Freeman.

The story revolves around the impending collision between Earth and a massive comet. The plot follows multiple characters as they deal with the impending disaster. When astronomers discover the comet on a collision course with Earth, the world faces a crisis of unprecedented proportions.

The government, led by President Tom Beck (Morgan Freeman), must work quickly to find a solution to avert the catastrophe.

The film’s narrative focuses on several intertwined stories: a journalist named Jenny Lerner (Téa Leoni) who uncovers the truth about the comet; a young man, Leo Biederman (Elijah Wood), who discovers the comet; and a team of astronauts led by Captain Spurgeon Tanner (Robert Duvall) who are sent into space to destroy the comet before it reaches Earth.

Deep Impact is known for its emotional depth and character-driven storytelling, which sets it apart from other disaster films. The film combines dramatic personal stories with the grand scale of the impending global disaster.

It features impressive visual effects and a stirring musical score, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the resilience of humanity in the face of potential extinction. The film was praised for its thought-provoking approach to the disaster genre and its ability to balance spectacle with human drama.