The Deep (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Deep is a 1977 adventure thriller directed by Peter Yates, starring Nick Nolte, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Shaw. It is based on The Deep by Peter Benchley. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $47.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Based on
- The Deep by Peter Benchley
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Deep About?
The premise of The Deep without spoilers, adapted from The Deep by Peter Benchley. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving podcaster’s search for answers about his sister’s death leads him into the dark and dangerous corners of the internet. Driven by loss, he investigates the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing, but as he digs deeper, he risks losing himself in a world where the boundary between truth and obsession becomes dangerously unclear. His quest for closure threatens to consume him entirely.
The Deep Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- underwater scene
- scuba diving
- shipwreck
- forced to strip
- bermuda
- moray eel
- kidnapping
- dead cat
- booby trap
- betrayal
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- voodoo
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- haitian
- lighthouse
- caribbean sea
- ampoule
- shot with a harpoon
- breaking someone's neck
- fight to the death
- attempted murder
- crime boss
- home invasion
- woman in jeopardy
- pearl
- bare chested man
- undersea treasure
- underwater explosion
- magnifying glass
- explosion
- morphine
- death of friend
- explosive
- fish
- blowfish
- ship
- hull
- knife
- blood
- woman wears a swimsuit
- taxi
- subjective camera
- beach
- shot in the leg
- blood in water
- harpoon gun
- murder
- fistfight
- cricket the sport
- library
- restaurant
Where to Watch The Deep
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Deep Cast
Nick Nolte leads the cast, with Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Shaw. Directed by Peter Yates; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
Also Starring in The Deep
· 6 moreThe Deep Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Deep 41 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Deep Plot Summary
What happens in The Deep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While enjoying a vacation filled with adventure, scuba-diving enthusiasts David Sanders (Nick Nolte) and his British girlfriend Gail Berke (Jacqueline Bisset) discover a plethora of artifacts near the sunken ships of Bermuda. Among their finds is a fascinating ampule containing an amber-hued liquid and a striking medallion adorned with the image of a woman, alongside the intriguing letters “O.P.N.S.C”—an abbreviation of “Ora pro nobis, Santa Clara” and marked with the date, 1714. This discovery sets off a thrilling chain of events as they seek insight from the seasoned lighthouse-keeper and treasure-hunter Romer Treece (Robert Shaw), who correctly identifies the medallion as of Spanish origin and becomes captivated by their quest.
Full summary
The whole story of The Deep, scene by scene
The Deep Box Office
The Deep grossed $47.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47.3M
- US & Canada
- $47.3M
The Deep Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Behind the Scenes Challenge of The Deep (1977) Making of "The Deep" stars Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, Robert Shaw
How Well Do You Know The Deep?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main occupation of David Sanders?
Cars in The Deep
7 cars on screen, including the 1970 Hillman Hunter Estate and the 1968 Commer Bantam.
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Motobécane H 50 V Minor role -
1969 Singer Vogue Minor role
The Deep Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Les Grands Fonds” and “Die Tiefe”.
- Also known as
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- Les Grands Fonds
- Die Tiefe
- Abissi
- Djupet
- Abismo
- Бездна
- A mélység
- 디프
- O Fundo do Mar
- Dip
- Безодня
- Drama i dybet
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- Hlubina
- 深深深
- Hlbočina
- عمیق
- Głębia
- Dubina
- Ο βυθός
- ザ・ディープ
- Бездната
- Dypet
- O Abismo
- L’abisme
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The Deep FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Deep?
The Deep runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Deep released?
The Deep was released on June 17, 1977.
Who directed The Deep?
The Deep was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of The Deep?
The Deep stars Nick Nolte, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Shaw, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Deep?
In the US, The Deep is streaming on Sony Pictures Core, Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Deep make at the box office?
The Deep grossed $47.3 million worldwide.
How is The Deep rated?
The Deep has 41 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Is The Deep based on a book?
Yes. The Deep is adapted from The Deep by Peter Benchley.
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