Deep Water (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Deep Water is a 2007 historical documentary directed by Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond, starring Tilda Swinton and Donald Crowhurst. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $742,576 worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Directors
- Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond
- Genres
- History , Sport , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deep Water About?
The premise of Deep Water without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping documentary explores the complex and unsettling relationship of Vic and Melinda Van Allen, a couple whose marriage harbors dark secrets and manipulative dynamics. As their power struggles escalate, the consequences for those caught in their toxic web become increasingly severe and devastating, revealing a disturbing reality beneath a seemingly perfect facade.
Deep Water Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- outdoor sport
- aquatic sport
- sports documentary
- brazil
- rescue at sea
- sea
- suicide
- financial ruin
- sailing ship
- moral dilemma
- aloneness
- fraud
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- around the world
- ship's log
- cheating
- desperation
- boat racing
- 1960s
Deep Water Cast
Tilda Swinton leads the cast, with Donald Crowhurst. Directed by Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond.
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Co-director Jerry Rothwell -
Co-director Louise Osmond
More from Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond
More films directed by Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond, best-rated first: The Reason I Jump, How to Change the World, Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach and Sour Grapes.
Deep Water Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Deep Water 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 25%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 73% User score
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Deep Water Plot Summary
What happens in Deep Water from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the narrative unfolds, Vic Van Allen (Ben Affleck) finishes a solitary bike ride through the lush woods and returns to his home in Louisiana, shedding his cycling gear along the way. His wife, Melinda (Ana De Armas), unexpectedly sees her husband in the nude as he approaches their doorway, highlighting the unconventional dynamics of their marriage. Together, they share a daughter named Trixie (Grace Jenkins) and have seemingly figured out how to coexist, despite the evident absence of passion.
Full summary
The whole story of Deep Water, scene by scene
Deep Water Box Office
Deep Water grossed $742,576 worldwide. $271,143 came from the US and Canada and $471,433 (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$742.6K
- US & Canada
- $271.1K
- International
- $471.4K
How Well Do You Know Deep Water?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Vic Van Allen in the movie?
Cars in Deep Water
2 cars on screen: the Harley-Davidson and the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Harley-Davidson Minor role -
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
Deep Water Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Deep Water - La folle regata” and “Пагубни дълбини”.
- Also known as
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- Deep Water - La folle regata
- Пагубни дълбини
- 深水
- Duboka voda
- 딥 워터
- Na głęboką wodę
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Deep Water FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Deep Water, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deep Water?
Deep Water runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Deep Water released?
Deep Water was released on August 24, 2007.
Who directed Deep Water?
Deep Water was directed by Jerry Rothwell and Louise Osmond.
More films by Jerry Rothwell Who is in the cast of Deep Water?
Deep Water stars Tilda Swinton and Donald Crowhurst.
How much did Deep Water make at the box office?
Deep Water grossed $742,576 worldwide ($271,143 domestic, $471,433 international).
How is Deep Water rated?
Deep Water has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Deep Water have a post-credit scene?
No. Deep Water has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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