The Deep End (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Deep End is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Scott McGehee, starring Tilda Swinton and Goran Visnjic. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide on a $3 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2002. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Scott McGehee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Deep End About?
The premise of The Deep End without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy with Down syndrome struggles to find his place among his peers as he enters adolescence. When he's excluded from his friend group, Beau must learn to confront the challenges of societal prejudice and discover the importance of genuine connection and self-acceptance during a difficult time in his life.
The Deep End Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay teenager
- gay
- gay club
- gay son
- homosexual
- dead body
- murder investigation
- death of lover
- sex tape
- neo noir
- teenage boy
- nudity
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- tahoe city california
- reno nevada
- mother son relationship
- blackmail
- lake tahoe
- anal sex
- male hits a female
- man hits a woman
- woman
- investigation
- water
- murder
- partner in crime
- college application
- nightclub
- three word title
- crying woman
- man slaps a woman
- father in law
- lap dissolve
- vhs
- newspaper headline
- see through bra
- wound
- wheelchair
- wesleyan university
- wedding ring
- water cooler
- underwater scene
- trumpet player
- telephone
- telephone call
- tears
- tattoo
- swimming pool
- suspense
- stabbing
- slot machine
Where to Watch The Deep End
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Deep End Cast
Tilda Swinton leads the cast, with Goran Visnjic. Directed by Scott McGehee.
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Director Scott McGehee
The Deep End Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Deep End 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Deep End Plot Summary
What happens in The Deep End from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Margaret Hall and her family lead an upper-middle-class life in Lake Tahoe, California, with Margaret personally running the household, caring for three children and her elderly father-in-law, while her Navy pilot husband is away aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation. She balances the demands of a busy home life with the quiet pressures of living in a community that values appearances, all while keeping a steady hand on the reins of a family that relies on her.
Full summary
The whole story of The Deep End, scene by scene
The Deep End Box Office & Budget
The Deep End grossed $10 million worldwide on a $3 million budget, 3.3 times what it cost. $8.8 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10M
3.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $8.8M
- International
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $3M
The Deep End Awards & Nominations
The Deep End earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2002. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 2002.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Tilda Swinton
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Tilda Swinton
The Deep End Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Deep End.
How Well Do You Know The Deep End?
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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Which actress portrays Margaret Hall in The Deep End?
The Deep End Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Bleu profond” and “午夜摇篮曲”.
- Also known as
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- Bleu profond
- 午夜摇篮曲
- 暗夜摇篮曲
- The Deep End - Trügerische Stille
- I segreti del lago
- En lo más profundo
- Mélyvíz
- 딥 엔드
- Цената на мълчанието
- На самом дне
- Na samym dnie
- 欲劫迷离
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- הקצה העמוק
- Temná voda
- Dipsiz
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The Deep End FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Deep End, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Deep End?
The Deep End runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Deep End released?
The Deep End was released on August 8, 2001.
Who directed The Deep End?
The Deep End was directed by Scott McGehee.
More films by Scott McGehee Who is in the cast of The Deep End?
The Deep End stars Tilda Swinton and Goran Visnjic.
Where can I watch The Deep End?
In the US, The Deep End is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Deep End make at the box office?
The Deep End grossed $10 million worldwide ($8.8 million domestic, $1.2 million international) on a budget of $3 million.
How is The Deep End rated?
The Deep End has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 78 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was The Deep End nominated for any awards?
The Deep End received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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