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Deep Blue

2003·Movie·83 min·6.9(86)

Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.

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About Deep Blue

Deep Blue is a 2003 English-language documentary film directed by Andy Byatt and Alastair Fothergill. The cast is led by Michael Gambon, David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.

Deep Blue was produced by Greenlight Media AG, BBC Worldwide, and BBC Studios Natural History Unit and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on May 18, 2003. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.

Director
Andy Byatt, Alastair Fothergill
Writers
David Attenborough
Release date
May 18, 2003
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$19 million
Production
Greenlight Media AG, BBC Worldwide, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
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Deep Blue cast & crew

Deep Blue was directed by Andy Byatt and Alastair Fothergill and written by David Attenborough.

The cast features Michael Gambon as Narrator (voice), David Attenborough as Self, Pierce Brosnan as Narrator, Frank Glaubrecht as Narrator, Jacques Perrin as Narrator, and Dalik Wollinitz as Narrator.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Peter Scoones, and it was produced by Alix Tidmarsh and Sophokles Tasioulis.

Is Deep Blue worth watching?

Deep Blue holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Deep Blue is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Deep Blue

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Cast of Deep Blue

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Narrator (voice)

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Narrator

Frank Glaubrecht

Frank Glaubrecht

Narrator

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Narrator

Dalik Wollinitz

Dalik Wollinitz

Narrator

Deep Blue — FAQs

Where can I watch Deep Blue in United States?

Deep Blue is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.

What language is Deep Blue in?

Deep Blue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Deep Blue?

Deep Blue runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).

What is Deep Blue rated?

It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 86 ratings.

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