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The Deep End

2001·Movie·R·101 min·6.1(161)

How far would you go to protect your family?

With her husband Jack perpetually away at work, Margaret Hall raises her children virtually alone. Her teenage son is testing the waters of the adult world, and early one morning she wakes to find the dead body of his gay lover on the beach of their rural lakeside home. What would you do? What is rational and what do you do to protect your child? How far do you go and when do you stop?

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Where to watch The Deep End in United States

Can I watch The Deep End in United States? The Deep End isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

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About The Deep End

The Deep End is a 2001 English-language mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. The cast is led by Tilda Swinton, Goran Višnjić, Jonathan Tucker. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

The Deep End was produced by i5 Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 21, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.

Director
Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Writers
Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Release date
January 21, 2001
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$10 million
Production
i5 Films
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The Deep End cast & crew

The Deep End was directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel and written by Scott McGehee and David Siegel.

The cast features Tilda Swinton as Margaret Hall, Goran Višnjić as Alek Spera, Jonathan Tucker as Beau Hall, Josh Lucas as Darby Reese, Peter Donat as Jack Hall, and Raymond J. Barry as Carlie Nagel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Nashel, cinematography is by Giles Nuttgens, and it was produced by David Siegel and Scott McGehee.

Is The Deep End worth watching?

The Deep End holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 161 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and crime, The Deep End is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Deep End

The Deep End isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Cast of The Deep End

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Margaret Hall

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Alek Spera

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Beau Hall

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Darby Reese

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

Jack Hall

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Carlie Nagel

Tamara Hope

Tamara Hope

Paige Hall

Jordon Dorrance

Jordon Dorrance

Dylan Hall

Heather Mathieson

Heather Mathieson

Sue Lloyd

Holmes Osborne

Holmes Osborne

Loan Officer

Richard Gross

Richard Gross

Deputy Sheriff

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Kip Martin

BYD

The Deep End — FAQs

Where can I watch The Deep End in United States?

The Deep End is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.

What language is The Deep End in?

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

How long is The Deep End?

The Deep End runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is The Deep End rated?

The Deep End is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 161 ratings.

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